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Tech stocks tank as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI frenzy; Nvidia sinks nearly 17%

Tech stocks tank as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI frenzy; Nvidia sinks nearly 17%

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s superstars tumbled Monday as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they’ve been feasting on. The S&P 500 dropped 1.5%, dragged down in large part by a 16.9% fall for Nvidia .
Feds giving $663M for Metro Vancouver transit, but funding woes remain: TransLink CEO

Feds giving $663M for Metro Vancouver transit, but funding woes remain: TransLink CEO

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.
Tech stocks lead market slide in U.S., Canada as AI news rattles investors

Tech stocks lead market slide in U.S., Canada as AI news rattles investors

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S.
Quebec police chiefs calling for increased caution in school zones as accidents rise

Quebec police chiefs calling for increased caution in school zones as accidents rise

MONTREAL — The association representing Quebec's police chiefs is sounding the alarm that collisions involving children transported by school bus are on the rise, reaching levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada's border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says

Canada's border security package welcome but comes late, Republican senator says

WASHINGTON — As Canada makes its case for enhanced border security to U.S. President Donald Trump's top security picks, a prominent Republican senator says Canada’s recent investment announcement was tardy but welcome. James Risch, chair of the U.S.
Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister

Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister

After more than a half century in limbo, the federal government has abandoned plans for an airport at a site in Pickering, Ont., and will instead look to expand the area's urban national park.
Nova Scotia government says wind farms key to meeting 80 per cent renewables goal

Nova Scotia government says wind farms key to meeting 80 per cent renewables goal

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says a program to bring wind-generated electricity to 11 large customers is keeping the province on track to meet its goal of producing 80 per cent of its electricity with renewables by 2030.
Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

Federal inquiry into Canada Post kicks off hearings

OTTAWA — Canada Post and representatives from its union squared off on Monday at a federal inquiry into the month-long strike that halted mail delivery across the country and the viability of the postal service's business model.
Ford's decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

Ford's decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's decision to speed up the rollout of alcohol sales in corner stores — which first sparked early election speculation last spring — will cost the province more than $600 million, Ontario's budget watchdog said Monday.
What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.
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