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Credits to remember and errors to avoid as tax filing season gets underway

Credits to remember and errors to avoid as tax filing season gets underway

It’s the time of the year again to gather your receipts and hope for a big refund. The official opening of tax-filing season gets underway with electronic filing service Netfile set to open on Monday.
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Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

HALIFAX — A number of business sectors in Nova Scotia are welcoming Premier Tim Houston’s national call to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, as a new poll suggests broad public support for the idea across Atlantic Canada.
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Toronto FC signs 21-year-old centre back Zane Monlouis from Arsenal's ranks

Toronto FC signs 21-year-old centre back Zane Monlouis from Arsenal's ranks

Toronto FC has acquired Zane Monlouis from England's Arsenal, signing the 21-year-old centre back to a two-year deal with club options for 2027 and 2028. Monlouis has made more than 100 combined appearances for Arsenal’s U-18, U-21 and U-23 teams.
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Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News set to close in B.C.

Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News set to close in B.C.

Glacier Media has announced the upcoming closure of three Metro Vancouver community news websites. A statement posted online says Burnaby Now and the New Westminster Record will close no later than April 21 and the Tri-City News will close by May 21.
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Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation, said Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem. "A new crisis is on the horizon. If U.S.
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B.C. plans 'substantive changes' for interprovincial trade

B.C. plans 'substantive changes' for interprovincial trade

VICTORIA — British Columbia plans to enter a meeting with other provinces next week prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S.
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Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

TORONTO — Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year's South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas.
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Dow falls nearly 750 points and US stocks tumble as businesses and consumers worry about tariffs

Dow falls nearly 750 points and US stocks tumble as businesses and consumers worry about tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after reports showed that worries among consumers and businesses about President Donald Trump’s policies may be hitting the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 sank 1.7% for its worst day in two months.
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

S&P/TSX composite down more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 350 points Friday amid broad-based losses, while a 2.2. per cent loss on the Nasdaq led the declines in U.S. stock markets. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 367.05 points, or 1.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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