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Cogeco's wireless service launch plans on track as pre-registrations open: CEO

Cogeco's wireless service launch plans on track as pre-registrations open: CEO

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. says its plans to offer mobile service in Canada are on track and it has begun signing up customers who already subscribe to its other services.
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Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs

Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas, airline fares, and hotel rooms fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats . Consumer prices rose just 2.
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Frank and Oak to close nine stores by May 7 as it seeks buyer or investor

Frank and Oak to close nine stores by May 7 as it seeks buyer or investor

Apparel retailer Frank and Oak says it is closing nine stores across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia by May 7.
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Foodies rejoice: Michelin to announce Quebec restaurant picks in May

Foodies rejoice: Michelin to announce Quebec restaurant picks in May

QUÉBEC — Michelin will reveal its culinary picks from Quebec next month. The prestigious restaurant guide says it will release its recommendations from the province on May 15.
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B.C.'s Kootenay Lake ferries expected to resume as union, employer complete mediation

B.C.'s Kootenay Lake ferries expected to resume as union, employer complete mediation

VICTORIA — British Columbia's labour minister says the Kootenay Lake ferries are expected to resume full service Friday following a months-long labour dispute. Jennifer Whiteside says the B.C.
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OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions

OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the billionaire who helped bankroll the artificial intelligence sta
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House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts

House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework Thursday, a political turnaround after Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who had refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks witho
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Videotron sues Rogers for $91M, alleging breach of contract in Freedom Mobile deal

Videotron sues Rogers for $91M, alleging breach of contract in Freedom Mobile deal

TORONTO — Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron is suing Rogers Communications Inc. for $91 million over an alleged breach of contract related to the sale of Freedom Mobile two years ago.
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Can't pay your tax bill? File your return on time and don't panic, experts say

Can't pay your tax bill? File your return on time and don't panic, experts say

OTTAWA — For many Canadians, filing their taxes often means a refund, but for some, tax time can mean a bill that's unexpected or more than anticipated. If that's you and you don't have the cash on hand to pay the bill, tax experts say not to panic.
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Egg prices increase to record high despite Trump's predictions and bird flu outbreak slowing

Egg prices increase to record high despite Trump's predictions and bird flu outbreak slowing

In defiance of President Donald Trump's predictions, U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 despite a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.
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