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S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 300 points Wednesday on widespread market strength, while U.S. stocks rose after a mixed trading day. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 290.49 points at 25,569.84.
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Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

CALGARY — A vast swath of mountain wilderness near where G7 leaders will be meeting at Kananaskis, west of Calgary, will be shut down as officials ramp up security measures to protect the world leaders attending the event in June.
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Automatic donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign

Automatic donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign

VANCOUVER — When Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka noticed an annual $1,225 donation to BC United had been charged to his credit card weeks after the party suspended its provincial election campaign last year, he "immediately" sought a refund from
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted higher Wednesday as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted higher Wednesday as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Quebec open to rekindled GNL Québec gas facility project amid U.S. tariff threats

Quebec open to rekindled GNL Québec gas facility project amid U.S. tariff threats

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it would be open to reviving a liquefied natural gas project in the Saguenay region to transport Alberta energy overseas, as a way to reduce the country's reliance on the United States as an export market.
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Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to escalate her province’s war on fentanyl.
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A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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Héroux-Devtek gets final green light to be taken private by U.S. firm

Héroux-Devtek gets final green light to be taken private by U.S. firm

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Héroux-Devtek Inc. says it received a final regulatory green light for its purchase by a U.S. private equity firm.
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Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it is forecasting a 12.4 per cent increase in home sales for 2025, with 76,000 properties changing hands throughout the region as lower borrowing costs lead to improved affordability.
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