Economy, Law & Politics

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally kept rolling Thursday as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs said they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

With just a few days of campaigning left, leaders are pounding home key messages and setting their sights on ridings they hope to flip — or ones they risk losing.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 250 points in a broad-based rally led by base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed to close out a third straight day of gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 254.

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to weigh in on a dispute between First Nations that have overlapping land title claims in British Columbia.

Task Force Barrage — which is subject of anonymous VPD officer complaint —accounts for $5M of cost

WASHINGTON — Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that Chinese fentanyl continues to "pour" into the United States across both borders.

Most businesses willing to take a hit on profits to buy Canadian—even if it's not easy, according to Business Improvement Areas of B.C.

OTTAWA — A forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates the economy saw muted growth in the first three months of the year and predicts a significant contraction for the second quarter.

A 25% U.S. tariff could slash Canada's oil, gas and mining output by nearly 7% by 2030, says Canada's largest professional services firm.