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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.
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung , who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, will become the country's next president on Wednesday after an election that close
Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

TORONTO — The push to make companies detail their exposure to climate change got a boost Tuesday as about 80 women leaders in business and civil society called on Canadian securities regulators to restart work on mandating climate disclosures.
Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

VANCOUVER — Vancouver home sales activity fell again in May as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines, the city's real estate board said Tuesday. Residential sales in the region totalled 2,228 last month, an 18.
Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

OTTAWA — An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from border cities have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules.
South Korea's liberal opposition candidate Lee poised to win election as main challenger concedes

South Korea's liberal opposition candidate Lee poised to win election as main challenger concedes

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung was poised to win an early presidential election , vote counts and media projections suggested, while his main challenger conceded defeat early Wednesday.
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

SASKATOON — The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday's gathering of the country's premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the "best" they have had in the last decade.
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