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Photo Credit: Reuters TOKYO — Japan’s wholesale inflation jumped in May at the fastest annual pace in nine months, data showed on Wednesday, a sign the weak yen was adding upward pressure on prices by pushing up the cost of raw material imports. The data complicates the Bank of Japan’s …

Chiquita Brands International must pay $38.3 million US in damages to the families of eight Colombian men killed by a paramilitary group in that country, a Florida jury said on Monday.  Company couldn’t prove it didn’t knowingly pay paramilitary group for protection. Chiquita Brands International must pay $38.3 million US …

Wildlife advocates want more done to protect bears following the recent deaths of a beloved white grizzly and her two cubs in Yoho National Park.  Bear 178, nicknamed Nakoda, died of injuries hours after cubs killed in collision. The message from wildlife advocates is clear after the death of a …

A new national process that spells out how to track more information on the deaths of homeless people could provide vital information to governments and people on the front lines of the housing and toxic drug crises. New national process could provide vital information to governments and people working on …

If you fancy a burger and crinkle-cut fries, U.S. fast-casual joint Shake Shack is dipping a toe into the Canadian market — but its success could depend on customers willing to fork out higher prices. Restaurant expansion into Canadian market 'requires good planning,' says analyst If you fancy a burger …

A CBC Toronto investigation discovered three seemingly fabricated, or misrepresented, employees on the websites of marketing companies owned by Nadine Spencer, a member of the Toronto Police Service Board. Nadine Spencer denies some of her employees were fabricated, won’t share proof citing employee confidentiality Until recently, a black-and-white photo of …

An NDP MP who frequently joins parliamentary proceedings remotely from her riding billed the House of Commons for a trip she took to reportedly meet with “stakeholders” over the Christmas holidays — travel that included bringing her husband and kids along at taxpayers’ expense. Niki Ashton billed taxpayers for $17K …

Residents of a condominium complex in Kanata's Katimavik neighbourhood are facing a giant repair bill that some say caught them off guard. Each owner's share to fix leaky sunrooms, other deficiencies at Kanata complex due June 30 Residents of a condominium complex in Kanata's Katimavik neighbourhood are facing a giant …

The federal government plans to expand early pension eligibility to more front-line workers, Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced in Ottawa on Thursday. In a statement, Anand said the government will introduce legislative changes this fall that will allow more public safety workers to retire after 25 years of service …

EVER humble, San Miguel Beer's star center June Mar Fajardo reiterated that any individual accolade takes a backseat as team championship is the one that truly matters to him. “I was motivated because we were down, 1-2 in the series, but the BPC (Best Player of the Conference), that's just …