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The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years

The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate Tuesday for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding policy of negative rates meant to boost the economy.
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Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's legislative agenda, including efforts to ban replacement workers and make it easier to join a union, was pushed back Monday by the Opposition Progressive Conservatives, who stalled proceedings in the chamber.
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Feds announce air accessibility summit to confront 'unacceptable' barriers

Feds announce air accessibility summit to confront 'unacceptable' barriers

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will host a summit on air accessibility in May amid what it calls "completely unacceptable" barriers to Canadians living with disabilities.
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Payment tech firm Nuvei forms special committee to evaluate proposals, shares soar

Payment tech firm Nuvei forms special committee to evaluate proposals, shares soar

MONTREAL — Shares of Nuvei Corp. rose nearly 32 per cent after it said it has formed a special committee to evaluate expressions of interest from potential buyers. Shares in the Montreal-based payment technology firm rose $9.38 to end the day at $31.
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S&P/TSX composite slips lower Monday, U.S. stock markets trade higher

S&P/TSX composite slips lower Monday, U.S. stock markets trade higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index crept lower on Monday even as the price of oil rose, while U.S. markets were led higher by the Nasdaq as investors anticipate an upcoming interest rate decision by the central bank.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Mondayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,837.18, down 11.97 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.08, or 1.10 per cent, to $99.36 on 14.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of a big week for central banks

Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of a big week for central banks

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose ahead of a busy week for central banks around the world that could dictate where interest rates go next. The S&P 500 addded 0.6% Monday, coming off its first back-to-back weekly losses since October.
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'Tone deaf': MPs grill telecom CEOs about wireless prices at committee

'Tone deaf': MPs grill telecom CEOs about wireless prices at committee

The chief executives of Canada's three largest telecom companies stressed that phone and internet prices are coming down during an appearance before MPs on Monday, noting that increased data usage and high spectrum costs may be some reasons Canadians
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Sports Illustrated will continue operations after agreement reached with new publisher

Sports Illustrated will continue operations after agreement reached with new publisher

Sports Illustrated will continue operations after the company that owns the brand agreed with a new publisher for its print and digital products. Minute Media took over on Monday after reaching a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group.
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New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms

New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will evaluate its troubled recreational marijuana licensing program after lawsuits and bureaucratic stumbles severely hampered the legal market and allowed black-market sellers to flourish, Gov.
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