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Feds, Ontario talk of different goals for Washington meeting

Feds, Ontario talk of different goals for Washington meeting

Tomorrow's meeting was negotiated by Ontario’s premier in exchange for the suspension of his province’s 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S.
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EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — In what he called the “most consequential day of deregulation in American history,” the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including r
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TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed, after 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum officially kicked in and the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate by a quarter-point to 2.
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Canadian mayors, workers worry about 'permanent damage' from Trump tariffs

Canadian mayors, workers worry about 'permanent damage' from Trump tariffs

Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that the Trump administration's punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs and cause lasting damage to industries on both sides of the border.
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Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says

Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The government of Congo will hold peace talks next week in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, mediator Angola announced Wednesday.
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Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises

Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises

The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic.
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Canadians Pendrith, Conners ready to attack TPC Sawgrass at the Players Championship

Canadians Pendrith, Conners ready to attack TPC Sawgrass at the Players Championship

TPC Sawgrass is considered one of the toughest courses in the world, with its No. 17 one of the most recognizable and difficult holes in pro golf.
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Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
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Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps batting stocks around

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps batting stocks around

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks mostly rose after getting some relief from an encouraging inflation update. But even on a rare up day for the market, President Donald Trump’s trade war still knocked stocks around. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
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Takeaways on tariffs, jobs and more from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

Takeaways on tariffs, jobs and more from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row on Wednesday, bringing it to 2.75 per cent.
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