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Manitoba's NDP government to deliver annual budget on March 20

Manitoba's NDP government to deliver annual budget on March 20

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is set to deliver its annual budget on March 20. Premier Wab Kinew has said the fiscal plan will take into account the economic impact of tariffs threatened or imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Alberta pledges millions to kickstart event space near Edmonton Oilers arena

Alberta pledges millions to kickstart event space near Edmonton Oilers arena

Edmonton is getting an influx of public dollars to expand its entertainment district around the home of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, two years after the provincial government committed hundreds of millions for a new arena in Calgary.
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S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets rise Friday to end volatile week amid tariff tension

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets rise Friday to end volatile week amid tariff tension

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets made a turnaround Friday afternoon to end a rocky week on a more positive note, with Canada's main stock index gaining almost 200 points and U.S. markets also rising.
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Stock market today: Wall Street ends its wild week with what else but more swings

Stock market today: Wall Street ends its wild week with what else but more swings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed higher, but only after careening through another wild day. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Friday after flipping between earlier gains and losses.
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WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure

WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure

PARIS (AP) — The disposal of what Paris police called an “excessively dangerous” unexploded World War II bomb caused hours of transportation chaos Friday on rail and road networks in the French capital, including the suspension of high-speed train li
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Citing safety, Quebec tribunal orders suspension of scheduled roadside inspections

Citing safety, Quebec tribunal orders suspension of scheduled roadside inspections

MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal has ordered the suspension of unscheduled roadside inspections because of concerns for employee safety.
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Saskatchewan deputy premier says changing U.S. tariff decisions 'ridiculous'

Saskatchewan deputy premier says changing U.S. tariff decisions 'ridiculous'

REGINA — Saskatchewan's deputy premier says the constantly shifting announcements from the United States on tariffs are "ridiculous" and raise concerns that the turmoil is now the new normal.
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After a turbulent week, auto industry takes a breath as tariffs paused — for now

After a turbulent week, auto industry takes a breath as tariffs paused — for now

WINDSOR, ONT. AND TORONTO — Canadian auto workers and the industry are catching their breath after a roller-coaster week that saw crushing tariffs imposed, then paused, as they wait for the next round of threats.
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Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Thursday it may curtail exports of hydroelectricity to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S.
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Russia attacks Ukraine's energy supplies as US halts its access to satellite images

Russia attacks Ukraine's energy supplies as US halts its access to satellite images

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukrainian energy facilities with dozens of missiles and drones during the night, officials said Friday, hobbling the country’s ability to deliver heat and light to its citizens and to power weapons factories vital
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