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And so it begins: Brexit talks to focus 1st on orderly exit
BRUSSELS – Talks on Britain leaving the European Union began Monday with both sides saying…
Justices say law on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of a law that bans…
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard meets with policy-makers in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard expressed cautious optimism after a discussion with U.S. Commerce…
TSX climbs on bank and consumer stocks, HBC surges 15% on investor pressure
TORONTO – Bank and consumer stocks drove the Toronto Stock Exchange higher today, as shares…
Tim Hortons president changing job, Restaurant Brands CEO assumes responsibility
TORONTO – The parent company of Tim Hortons says the brand’s president is moving to…
Air Canada frequent flyer program part of digitization push, CEO says
MONTREAL – Air Canada’s plans to develop its own frequent flyer program are one of…
Hong Kong’s mini apartments boom as property prices soar
HONG KONG – With its marble-clad lobby, sweeping balcony views and sleek, modern decor, Donny…
GOP budget deadlock imperils Trump hopes for tax overhaul
WASHINGTON – If Republicans can’t pass a budget, forget about a major overhaul of the…
As Brexit talks begin, Europe sees economic upswing over UK
LONDON – When Britain voted to leave the European Union a year ago, proponents argued…
Experts: Takata bankruptcy means air bag victims get less
DETROIT – A bankruptcy filing by Japanese air bag maker Takata will leave little money…
Amazon Canada to hire additional 200 workers at Toronto office
TORONTO – Amazon Canada plans to hire 200 more workers at its headquarters in Toronto…
Vulnerability of indebted households to hit ‘historic’ levels as rates rise: PBO
OTTAWA – The expected, gradual rise of interest rates over the next few years is…
Markets Right Now: Drop in oil price sinks energy stocks
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m. Another drop in…
Energy stocks drag down TSX as crude oil prices sink to 7-month low
TORONTO – Oil and gas producers weighed heavily on Canada’s main stock index Tuesday as…
Barbie’s companion Ken gets new looks: Man bun, beefy bod
NEW YORK – He’s been overshadowed by Barbie for decades, but now Ken is finally…
Amazon aiming to be the dressing room in your house
NEW YORK – Amazon is hoping to claim more territory once held by department stores,…
Toshiba prefers US-Japan bidder for memory chip biz sale
TOKYO – Toshiba Corp. has chosen a U.S.-Japan consortium as the preferred bidder in the…
Bank of Canada’s ‘reimagined’ museum aims to make monetary policy fun
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is embarking on a new mission with its soon-to-be-opened…
Senators defy Trudeau, propose amendments to federal budget bill
OTTAWA – The Senate voted Tuesday to delete a so-called escalator tax on booze from…
Oilsands through the hourglass: Defining moments that shaped an economic juggernaut
The Canadian oilsands industry is beset with environmental concerns and low crude prices. Nonetheless, production…
Oilsands pioneers recall big promise, big problems with industry’s first mine
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The launch of Canada’s first large-scale oilsands mine began on a…
Toshiba chooses US-Japan bidder for memory chip biz sale
TOKYO – Money-losing Toshiba Corp. said Wednesday that it has chosen a U.S.-Japan consortium as…
Queen outlines UK government agenda in scaled-down speech
LONDON – Weakened by a disastrous election, British Prime Minister Theresa May ditched some of…
Saskatchewan MLA Jennifer Campeau stepping down to take job with mining company
REGINA – A Saskatchewan member of the legislature and former cabinet minister has announced she…