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N.B. government seeks more free movement of alcohol across Canada

N.B. government seeks more free movement of alcohol across Canada

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Liberal government wants to make it easier to move alcohol across provincial boundaries.
Health care, schools and policing: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

Health care, schools and policing: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government tabled its 2025-26 budget on Wednesday. Here are some highlights: — $12-million surplus predicted on total spending of $21 billion.
Nova Scotia says immediate effect of China seafood tariff remains unclear

Nova Scotia says immediate effect of China seafood tariff remains unclear

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister Kent Smith is downplaying the potential short-term effects of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian seafood products that is scheduled to be imposed by China on Thursday.
S&P/TSX composite rises 1.5 per cent Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rally

S&P/TSX composite rises 1.5 per cent Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rally

TORONTO — Broad-based strength lifted Canada's main stock index 1.5 per cent Wednesday, while U.S. stocks also rallied after the U.S. Federal Reserve left its outlook for interest rate cuts this year intact.
Hudson's Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation

Hudson's Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation

TORONTO — When the pre-lunch rush hit Wednesday at the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto, Brian Bursten was considering himself one of the lucky ones.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises after the Fed keeps interest rates steady

Stock market today: Wall Street rises after the Fed keeps interest rates steady

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes rose after the Federal Reserve kept its main interest rate steady, as was widely expected. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.4%.
Circle K-owner Couche-Tard undeterred in pursuit to buy 7-Eleven operator: CEO

Circle K-owner Couche-Tard undeterred in pursuit to buy 7-Eleven operator: CEO

The chief executive of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said the company remains committed to acquiring the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven chain despite recent pushback.
Ottawa provides $20M for СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

Ottawa provides $20M for СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

Natural Resources Canada says the funding will support 67 projects to help boost the competitiveness and resilience of the sector.
Here are the members of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet

Here are the members of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has named his new cabinet after his Progressive Conservatives won a third consecutive majority government.
Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged, sees slower growth, slightly higher inflation ahead

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate unchanged, sees slower growth, slightly higher inflation ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts.
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