Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher in trading on Wednesday, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.45 points at 25,641.18.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes reached more records after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence is boosting their results. The S&P 500 climbed 0.

OTTAWA — Canada will beef up its border security in time for the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday as he appeared at a House of Commons committee.

Former premier John Horgan, who died in Nov. 12 after his third bout with cancer, will be remembered at the Q Centre arena in Colwood.

Dispute resolution and practice management were the chief concerns where about half of respondents felt training was inadequate.

Vancouver budget report addresses ongoing concern over need for municipal finance reform

The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a postal strike it says is putting businesses and their workers in jeopardy.

Crystal Currency Exchange Inc. claims former employee Dan Qing Wang (a.k.a. Lisa Wang) diverted Chinese currency worth more than $4.4 million into accounts she had in China.

TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index Tuesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. Markets took on a cautious tone Tuesday, said Greg Taylor, chief investment officer at Purpose Investments.

TORONTO — A new report says Canada needs to rethink its approach to health care to help manage rising costs as people age.