Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Thursday, led by gains in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed. Tech stocks in the U.S. got a boost earlier in the day after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

OTTAWA — The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal year, the parliamentary budget officer said on Thursday.

TORONTO — A survey from J.D. Power shows customer satisfaction is higher at mid-sized banks than the Big Five as Canadians are focused especially on fees.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising back toward its record highs in early trading. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher early Thursday and approaching the record it set early this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was adding 95 points, or 0.

Langley-Willowbrook candidate Jody Toor's use of a protected title in B.C. misleads the public and may place British Columbians at risk, the Hospital Employees' Union says.

Former diversity director sues Northern Health for constructive dismissal after her support for Palestinians

TORONTO — Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes, an expert panel of doctors and researchers say in a new independent report.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre refuses to seek the security clearance necessary to be briefed on a list of people in his party who are involved in or vulnerable to foreign interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points Wednesday, led by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose and the Dow Jones hit a record high.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.