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Toronto police make arrest in fatal attack on homeless man outside U of T building

Toronto police make arrest in fatal attack on homeless man outside U of T building

TORONTO — Toronto police say a 31-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in an alleged random attack on a homeless man outside a University of Toronto building.
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Ottawa announces $200M contribution toward Cedar LNG project in B.C.

Ottawa announces $200M contribution toward Cedar LNG project in B.C.

OTTAWA — Ottawa announced it's contributing up to $200 million toward the Cedar LNG project on the northern B.C. coast as trade turmoil with the U.S. propels calls for Canada to diversify its resource export markets.
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Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is due to liquidate all but six of its stores starting on Monday. Here’s how the process will unfold. Which stores are part of the liquidation? Hudson's Bay wants to liquidate all but six of its stores.
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets up

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 100 points Friday, as industrials, base metals and telecom led the way lower, while U.S. markets were up, recovering losses from earlier in the day. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.
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Hudson's Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

Hudson's Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Canada’s oldest company has found a way to keep six of its stores open — for now — but will begin liquidating the remainder on Monday.
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'Everybody's scared': Hudson's Bay staff stare down possible job losses

'Everybody's scared': Hudson's Bay staff stare down possible job losses

TORONTO — Lately, Kevin Grell feels an instant heaviness settle over him when he walks through the door at Hudson's Bay's east Toronto fulfilment centre. He and the other workers at the Scarborough site assemble online orders for the retailer.
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Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for Metro Vancouver's beleaguered transit network, but a public transit advocate says it still leaves a massive funding gap.
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Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak

U.S. stocks shook off a weak start and ended slightly higher, enough to break a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Friday after being down for most of the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.
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New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is proposing a free-trade zone for goods and services within Atlantic Canada to help the region withstand United States' tariffs.
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As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

HALIFAX — The fishing season for baby eels is set to begin in the Maritimes, but at least one First Nation says it won't abide by federal rules that limit the lucrative catch.
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