Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index pushed to a record high Wednesday as the price of oil spiked, while U.S. markets closed down despite trading higher earlier in the day and inflation data coming in lower than expected.

OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia said Wednesday that governments should not speed up major projects at the expense of First Nations rights — and warned that projects will be slowed down by court challenges if First Nations are not con

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of not being transparent about negotiations with the U.S. on getting President Donald Trump's tariffs lifted.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally stalled after stocks climbed back within 2% of their all-time high. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday, marking its first drop in four days.

The last time the jobless rate for students was this high outside the pandemic was in May 2009.

OTTAWA — The union representing 55,000 postal employees says Canada Post is refusing to meet it "halfway" on arbitration, with talks stalled and the two sides still far apart.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rallied Tuesday on the strength of battery metals and energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also rose. Investors were sitting tight as the U.S.

VICTORIA — A review of British Columbia's health-care system to cut unnecessary costs is expanding to its five regional health authorities. B.C.

Public relations specialist Alex McMillan takes the helm of the BC Chamber of Commerce amid internal struggles

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted just below their all-time high as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China. The S&P 500 rose 0.