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Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S.
Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Friday promised a new $5 billion infrastructure fund to accelerate big projects in his quest to make much of his campaign about nation building and making Canada more economically independent from the United Sta
Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S.
Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson

Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby's government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right.
Manitoba to look at potential outreach efforts for U.S. researchers, says Kinew

Manitoba to look at potential outreach efforts for U.S. researchers, says Kinew

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government is looking at ways to recruit scientists and researchers from the United States.
Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Old Man Winter has proven to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain while turning roads – and a restaurant -- into a smash-up derby.
Federal judge blocks Trump from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Federal judge blocks Trump from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Friday to block the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau , an agency that was targeted for mass firings before the court’s intervention. U.S.
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup

Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup

NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Javice , the charismatic founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted Friday of defrauding one of the world's largest banks, JPMorgan Chase, ou
Hudson's Bay cuts 200 corporate jobs effective April 4

Hudson's Bay cuts 200 corporate jobs effective April 4

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay says it has notified about 200 of its staff working in corporate roles that their employment will be terminated next week.