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Event planners across Canada rethinking security practices following Vancouver attack

Event planners across Canada rethinking security practices following Vancouver attack

TORONTO — The deadly attack on a Vancouver street festival has prompted event organizers across Canada to comb over their security practices in a bid to protect attendees and assure them festivals are safe.
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BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

Uncertainty about both the rapidly changing U.S. trade policy and the impact it’s having on the Canadian economy dominated discussion by the Bank of Canada governing council in the lead-up to its interest rate hold earlier this month.
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Mario Canseco: Fear of Trump won the election for Carney, polling reveals

Mario Canseco: Fear of Trump won the election for Carney, polling reveals

Voters rejected grievance politics in favour of competence and calm — and the Conservatives are left looking for someone to blame
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B.C. tourism sector reacts to new Liberal minority government

B.C. tourism sector reacts to new Liberal minority government

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to create a Canada Strong Pass to take effect this summer and make travel more affordable for young families
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S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. markets down on weakening economic data

S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. markets down on weakening economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading along with U.S. markets as data from the first quarter showed weakening economic conditions. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 202.74 points at 24,670.92.
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As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

The clock is ticking down on two deadlines that may determine the fate of Hudson's Bay.
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Rob Shaw: Eby breathing easier with Carney in charge

Rob Shaw: Eby breathing easier with Carney in charge

The federal Liberal win spares B.C. a policy war with Pierre Poilievre and opens the door to deeper Ottawa-Victoria collaboration.
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Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering

Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering

NEW YORK (AP) — A discouraging report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year, before most of President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs could take effect, is knocking U.S. stocks lower on Wednesday.
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Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

The Canadian economy shrunk in February, but economists say bad weather was likely the larger culprit than uncertainty related to the trade war with the U.S. Statistics Canada said Wednesday that real gross domestic product decreased 0.
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Telus tops watchdog's telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report

Telus tops watchdog's telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report

A new report says Telus Corp. is the most complained-about telecommunications service provider in Canada so far this year, as overall grievances by customers continue to rise in the sector.
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