Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

National Business

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
In first face-to-face meeting, Carney tells Trump Canada will 'never' be for sale

In first face-to-face meeting, Carney tells Trump Canada will 'never' be for sale

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House that Canada will "never" be for sale, taking a swipe at antagonizing comments Trump has made about annexing Canada in recent months.
US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs

US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit soared to a record $140.
Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state

Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

MONTREAL — Canada Post employees could be headed to the picket line in just over two weeks, with an extension on existing deals between the Crown corporation and the union expiring on May 22.
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws

TORONTO — First Nations, civil liberty groups and environmentalists are slamming Ontario for a proposed bill that would give cabinet the power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain
RioCan swings to loss, trims guidance on Hudson's Bay hit

RioCan swings to loss, trims guidance on Hudson's Bay hit

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has taken a quarterly loss and trimmed its earnings guidance because of the financial fallout from its joint venture with teetering retailer Hudson's Bay Co.
Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

EDMONTON — The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.
Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government official says his department is aware that fixed-term leases are being abused by some landlords, but says legislative changes won’t happen anytime soon out of fear of unintended consequences.
Veren shareholders approve $15-billion combination with Whitecap

Veren shareholders approve $15-billion combination with Whitecap

CALGARY — Shareholders in oil and gas producer Veren Inc. have approved a $15-billion deal to join forces with Whitecap Resources Inc.