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Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

MONTREAL — First came the tariff threats. Then the annexation taunts. But it wasn’t until reports surfaced about foreigners being detained while trying to enter the U.S.
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On the banks of a N.S. river, elver fishers from a Mi'kmaq First Nation defy Ottawa

On the banks of a N.S. river, elver fishers from a Mi'kmaq First Nation defy Ottawa

HUBBARDS — As night falls along the banks of the Fitzroy River, Tabitha Morrison pauses from dipping her net for baby eels, and explains why she believes Ottawa's rules shouldn't govern Indigenous fishers.
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Trump gripes about interest rates and says Fed Chair Powell’s 'termination cannot come fast enough'

Trump gripes about interest rates and says Fed Chair Powell’s 'termination cannot come fast enough'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not aggressively cut interest rates and saying that the central bank leader's "termination cannot come fast
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European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time as global trade tensions escalate

European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time as global trade tensions escalate

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut interest rates Thursday for the seventh time to counter worries about economic growth fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught .
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Trump says Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s 'termination cannot come fast enough'

Trump says Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s 'termination cannot come fast enough'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not aggressively cut interest rates and saying that the central bank leader's "termination cannot come fast
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Have a side hustle? Here's what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

Have a side hustle? Here's what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school.
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Corus says Heather Shaw to retire as executive chair, will remain non-executive chair

Corus says Heather Shaw to retire as executive chair, will remain non-executive chair

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. says Heather Shaw will retire from her position as executive chair as of May 31. The radio and television broadcaster says Shaw will remain on the company's board as a non-executive chair.
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CPP Investments sells portfolio of private equity fund interests

CPP Investments sells portfolio of private equity fund interests

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it has sold a portfolio of 25 private equity fund interests in North American and European buyout funds for $1.2 billion in net proceeds.
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Cannabis company Tilray Brands proposes a reverse stock split

Cannabis company Tilray Brands proposes a reverse stock split

LEAMINGTON — Cannabis company Tilray Brands Inc. is proposing a reverse stock split for its shares.
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Quebec's move to cut gasoline floor price won't be felt at the pumps, experts say

Quebec's move to cut gasoline floor price won't be felt at the pumps, experts say

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has made a move it hopes will lower the price of gas in the province — but observers say consumers are unlikely to benefit at the pump.
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