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Halifax mayor says city is past the worst of its housing crisis, advocates disagree

Halifax mayor says city is past the worst of its housing crisis, advocates disagree

HALIFAX — The worst of Halifax's homeless crisis is over, says the city's new mayor, who wants to see encampments closed as quickly as possible — even as homelessness advocates vigorously disagree that the situation is improving.
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'Human error' caused spill of up to 8,000 litres of fuel off B.C.'s coast: government

'Human error' caused spill of up to 8,000 litres of fuel off B.C.'s coast: government

VICTORIA — Human error during a fuel transfer at a fish farm off the west coast of British Columbia has resulted in a spill into the water of up to 8,000 litres of diesel. The B.C.
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Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

NEW YORK (AP) — Former talk show host Carlos Watson was sentenced Monday to nearly 10 years in prison in a federal financial conspiracy case that cast his once-buzzy Ozy Media as an extreme of fake-it-'til-you-make-it startup culture.
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Stock market today: Nasdaq hits a record as Wall Street drifts ahead of Federal Reserve's meeting

Stock market today: Nasdaq hits a record as Wall Street drifts ahead of Federal Reserve's meeting

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted amid mixed trading Monday, ahead of this week’s upcoming meeting by the Federal Reserve that could set Wall Street’s direction into next year. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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S&P/TSX down more than 100 points after finance minister quits, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX down more than 100 points after finance minister quits, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 100 points Monday as market watchers digested a surprise resignation by the federal finance minister just hours before she was due to deliver the fall economic statement.
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Canada Post may be in even worse shape after the strike — unless it pivots

Canada Post may be in even worse shape after the strike — unless it pivots

MONTREAL — Last week, Justin Trudeau said out loud what many were wondering as the postal strike dragged into its fourth week. “It is endangering the long-term viability of Canada Post as a service that Canadians rely on,” the prime minister said.
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Bank of Canada preparing for more uncertain, shock-prone future

Bank of Canada preparing for more uncertain, shock-prone future

VANCOUVER — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank is preparing for a future that looks more uncertain and more prone to shocks.
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Canadian business leaders say Freeland's resignation adds uncertainty to trade talks

Canadian business leaders say Freeland's resignation adds uncertainty to trade talks

Some business leaders worry the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland from the federal cabinet leaves Canada without a "quarterback" at a critical moment for the country's economy and trade relationships.
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Backhoe used to tear the front off Newfoundland bank, four facing charges: RCMP

Backhoe used to tear the front off Newfoundland bank, four facing charges: RCMP

HOLYROOD, N.L. — Four people in eastern Newfoundland are facing charges after a stolen backhoe was used to tear the front off the RBC bank in Holyrood. RCMP say they received a report of a break-in around 3:45 a.m. on the Conception Bay Highway.
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National home sales continue surging, prices rise amid falling interest rates: CREA

National home sales continue surging, prices rise amid falling interest rates: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in November rose 26 per cent compared with a year ago, marking the second straight month of large year-over-year gains.
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