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GOP senator offers soothing words about ‘special relationship’ with Canada
As U.S. officials heap scorn on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Republican senator is trying…
Major North American stock indices rise despite Donald Trump’s trade tirade
Major stock indices in North America made gains despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Insurer must defend Bill Cosby defamation suits, court says
BOSTON – A federal appeals court says an insurance company must pick up Bill Cosby’s…
Don’t trust the tech giants? You likely rely on them anyway
NEW YORK – If technology giants like Facebook, Google and Amazon face a common threat…
CPP Investment Board approached about Trans Mountain, CEO says no decision yet
OTTAWA – The federal government’s financial adviser has raised the possibility of the Canada Pension…
Text of the post-G7 motion of solidarity passed Monday in House of Commons
OTTAWA – Members of Parliament voiced unanimous support Monday for a motion tabled by NDP…
Last call: Alberta changing craft beer subsidy plan after trade ruling
EDMONTON – It’s closing time for Alberta’s homegrown subsidy designed to help its beer brewers.…
Quebec offers $100M to small firms affected by U.S. tariffs on aluminum, steel
MONTREAL – Quebec is offering $100 million in loans and loan guarantees to the smallest…
Legal pimp for Nevada lawmaker? He faces anti-brothel effort
PAHRUMP, Nev. – A state marketed as a place where people can indulge in all…
Trump: Economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack
NEW YORK – President Donald Trump said that his top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, suffered…
Trump economic adviser Kudlow suffers heart attack days after G7 Summit
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump says his top economic adviser has suffered a heart attack, just…
Aurora Cannabis buying Anandia Laboratories in all-stock deal valued at $115M
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. has signed an agreement to buy Anandia Laboratories Inc. in…
AutoCanada board to consider a request it conduct a strategic review
EDMONTON – AutoCanada Inc. says its board of directors will consider a request by an…
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ crosses $2 billion in box office
NEW YORK – The supersized superhero hit “Avengers: Infinity War” has crossed $2 billion in…
Pearson International Airport testing pick-ups using Uber and Lyft
TORONTO – Passengers landing at Toronto’s Pearson airport are now able to arrange to be…
Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack
NEW YORK – Larry Kudlow, the prominent economic commentator who joined the Trump administration this…
Judge tosses legal challenge against Cabot Links, clears way for condos
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. – A legal challenge against Cape Breton’s Cabot Links golf resort aimed…
Major North American indices mostly positive after Trump, Kim summit
TORONTO – Major North American indices mostly moved up as the U.S. President and North…
N.L. premier invites Trump to ‘Come from Away’ show, discuss trade
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier has invited Donald Trump to the hit…
Fed raises key rate, sees acceleration in future hikes
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time…
Roots on track for the year despite being hampered in Q1 by winter storm: CEO
Canadian retailer Roots Corp. is on track to meet its forecasted growth for the year…
Volkswagen fined $1.2 billion in Germany over diesel scandal
BERLIN – Automaker Volkswagen said Wednesday that it’s being fined 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion)…