The Mix

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bruno DiFabio, a celebrity pizza chef who owns restaurants in Connecticut and New York, was sentenced to 30 days in prison Thursday for tax evasion.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped despite positive moves by the commodities sectors while the loonie hit its highest level in more than three years.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Poor management and a culture of indifference toward debt have brought Newfoundland and Labrador to a financial breaking point, according to a long-awaited economic report released Thursday.

The Biden administration’s call to lift patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines to help poor parts of the world get more doses has drawn praise from some countries and health advocates.

WATERLOO, Ont. — A slew of new customers and products delivered a 252 per cent increase in net income for OpenText Corp. in its latest quarter. The Waterloo, Ont.-based tech company says its net income for its third quarter amounted to US$91.

WASHINGTON — Canada agreed Thursday to join World Trade Organization talks on waiving the rules that protect vaccine trade secrets — a measure drug companies and a number of world leaders say would only slow down production.

TORONTO — Spin Master executives said Thursday that the company behind "Paw Patrol" and several other globally successful toy and entertainment franchises aims to be a global leader in digital games for children.

Wealth management firms need to better cater to environment and social-minded investors to tap into a younger market that is about to boom, according to the market research company J.D. Power.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some shared agonizing stories of frustration and loss. Others prayed and performed ceremonies. All called for action. Across the U.S.

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Sooley” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. "Finding Ashley by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 3. “A Gambling Man” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 4. “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 5.