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'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

'We reject your bill:' First Nations heads urge Quebec to scrap forestry reform bill

QUÉBEC — Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador urged a provincial legislature committee on Tuesday to abandon a forestry reform bill that would reserve large swaths of the province's forests for logging.
Toy maker Spin Master cuts jobs as it contends with tariff uncertainty

Toy maker Spin Master cuts jobs as it contends with tariff uncertainty

TORONTO — Toy maker Spin Master Corp. says it has cut jobs across the company as it tries to weather the impact of global tariffs on its business. In an emailed statement, spokeswoman Tammy Smitham did not say how many employees were affected.
Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

ST. JOHN'S — The chief executive of Hydro‑Québec says a sweeping new energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is a signal to the United States that Canada can get "big things done." Michael Sabia was in St. John's, N.L.
Court approves sale of Hudson's Bay trademarks to Canadian Tire

Court approves sale of Hudson's Bay trademarks to Canadian Tire

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.'s historic purchase of Hudson's Bay trademarks will go ahead after an Ontario judge granted permission for the deal.
U.S., Canadian markets move higher as investors shrug off tariff 'noise'

U.S., Canadian markets move higher as investors shrug off tariff 'noise'

Canada's main stock index edged up and U.S. markets climbed as investors tried to tune out the latest noise from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war.
Citytv pauses 'CGT,' enlists Howie Mandel to host Toronto-shot 'Price is Right'

Citytv pauses 'CGT,' enlists Howie Mandel to host Toronto-shot 'Price is Right'

TORONTO — Come on down, eh! A Canadian spinoff of "The Price is Right" headlines Rogers' new slate of Canadian originals coming to Citytv. The media giant says Toronto-born comedian Howie Mandel will host a reimagining of the U.S.
Quebec announces new drone detectors to fight smuggling in detention centres

Quebec announces new drone detectors to fight smuggling in detention centres

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is planning to use new drone detectors, cellphone detectors and mobile X-ray scanners to fight contraband smuggling in the province’s detention centres.
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

2025 was shaping up to be a return to normal for much of the tourism sector after years of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came the tariff dispute
Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records

Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted higher and pulled closer to their record as the wait continues for more updates on President Donald Trump’s tariffs and how much they’re affecting the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.
South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him

South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung was a child laborer with an arm deformity. He attempted suicide.