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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 Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since the official start of the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27.
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Stock market today: Meta and Tesla lead most of Wall Street higher

Stock market today: Meta and Tesla lead most of Wall Street higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Meta Platforms and Tesla helped lead most U.S. stocks higher following a rush of profit reports from some of the country’s most influential companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.
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Deadly U.S. mid-air collision shouldn't spark wider safety concerns: experts

Deadly U.S. mid-air collision shouldn't spark wider safety concerns: experts

A deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night occurred amid air traffic patterns unique to the area that should not be cause for broader concerns about plane safety, experts say.
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Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which shows they go to and spending less money when they get there, posing “a worrisome trend” for an industry facing economic uncertaint
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PC Leader Ford to honour Ontario's EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

PC Leader Ford to honour Ontario's EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour Ontario's commitment to the burgeoning electric vehicle sector if re-elected, while his main political rivals were less definitive. U.S.
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Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it's too pricey to buy or rent in cities where they seek jobs.
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$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather

$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather

VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million climate resiliency program to help their crops weather extreme heat and cold. The funding comes after many B.C.
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Justice Department sues to block $14 billion Juniper buyout by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Justice Department sues to block $14 billion Juniper buyout by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

The Justice Department sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of rival Juniper Networks on Thursday, the first attempt to stop a merger by a brand new Trump administration that most expect will take a softer approach to me
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Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise

Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise

TORONTO — The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

WASHINGTON (AP) — A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.
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