National Business

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell 200 points Thursday amid widespread weakness, while U.S. stock markets slid in the afternoon after a mixed trading day, led by a 2.8 per cent decline on the Nasdaq.

RICHMOND — Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say a crackdown on illegal ride-hailing operators in the city has resulted in more than $13,000 in fines being issued to six drivers in one day.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell sharply as Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% Thursday for its fifth drop in six days after setting an all-time high last week.

MONTREAL — WSP Global CEO Alexandre L'Heureux is "feeling extremely good" about the engineering giant's prospects in the United States despite the Trump administration's professed aversion to spending on big projects hatched in recent years.

TORONTO — In what could be a near-term high water mark, all of Canada's Big Six banks beat analyst expectations in the first quarter as the economy chugged along through the end of January despite the growing threat of tariffs and the apparent crumbl

WASHINGTON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says relations with the United States have been "a little more intense" as he continues to push against the threat of tariffs.

NOBLETON, Ont. — York Regional Police have identified the victim of a fatal late-night restaurant fire north of Toronto and downgraded a murder charge against the alleged arsonist.

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local.

CALGARY — Shares in Veren Inc. jumped as the oil and gas producer said it finished 2024 with improved performance out of its wells in northwestern Alberta and would take a breather from big asset deals.

TORONTO — TD Bank Group's restructuring is well underway, said chief executive Raymond Chun, as the bank works to complete its anti-money laundering reforms and prepare for growth despite imposed U.S. limitations.