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Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News set to close in B.C.

Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News set to close in B.C.

Glacier Media has announced the upcoming closure of three Metro Vancouver community news websites. A statement posted online says Burnaby Now and the New Westminster Record will close no later than April 21 and the Tri-City News will close by May 21.
Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation, said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem. "A new crisis is on the horizon. If U.S.
B.C. plans 'substantive changes' for interprovincial trade

B.C. plans 'substantive changes' for interprovincial trade

VICTORIA — British Columbia plans to enter a meeting with other provinces next week prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S.
Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

TORONTO — Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year's South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas.
Dow falls nearly 750 points and US stocks tumble as businesses and consumers worry about tariffs

Dow falls nearly 750 points and US stocks tumble as businesses and consumers worry about tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after reports showed that worries among consumers and businesses about President Donald Trump’s policies may be hitting the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 sank 1.7% for its worst day in two months.
S&P/TSX composite down more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

S&P/TSX composite down more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 350 points Friday amid broad-based losses, while a 2.2. per cent loss on the Nasdaq led the declines in U.S. stock markets. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 367.05 points, or 1.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the 10-day blocking of its journalists. The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.
Air Canada to resume flights to Israel in June with four flights per week

Air Canada to resume flights to Israel in June with four flights per week

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it will resume flights to Israel in June, a year and a half after it halted trips to the region amid the Israel-Hamas war.
High-speed rail link could deliver billions in economic benefits: C.D. Howe report

High-speed rail link could deliver billions in economic benefits: C.D. Howe report

MONTREAL — A high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City could deliver billions of dollars in economic benefits, cutting travel times and boosting productivity, a new report says. The C.D.
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