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Laurentian Bank reports slight Q1 profit increase as provisions dip

Laurentian Bank reports slight Q1 profit increase as provisions dip

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank of Canada reported a slight increase in profits in the first quarter as it works through reform efforts. The bank said Friday it had a first-quarter profit of $38.6 million, up from $37.3 million a year earlier.
Pembina Pipeline boss: tariff threats making Canadians more open to energy projects

Pembina Pipeline boss: tariff threats making Canadians more open to energy projects

CALGARY — U.S. tariff threats are making politicians and the general public more receptive to Canadian energy infrastructure projects, the chief executive of Pembina Pipeline Corp. says.
Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011.
Canada's economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump

Canada's economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump

OTTAWA — Canada's economy was heating up heading into 2025, but the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House threatens to snuff out those burgeoning flames. Statistics Canada reported Friday that real gross domestic product rose 2.
Man charged after 14 bank robberies across Toronto area, southern Ontario

Man charged after 14 bank robberies across Toronto area, southern Ontario

Police say an Oakville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing 14 banks and two retail businesses this month in several cities across southern Ontario, including Toronto, Hamilton and Guelph.
Ottawa posts $21.7 billion deficit for April-to-December period

Ottawa posts $21.7 billion deficit for April-to-December period

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $21.7 billion for the April-to-December period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $23.6 billion for the same period a year earlier.
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules

Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules

OTTAWA — Large numbers of public servants working in the federal government's three biggest departments aren't following Ottawa's three-days-per-week office work rule, federal data shows.
Late-night kababs and paneer: More halal restaurants extend hours during Ramadan

Late-night kababs and paneer: More halal restaurants extend hours during Ramadan

EDMONTON — Imran Kayesh remembers the smell of lightly marinated chicken and fish sizzling on a grill inside a packed restaurant in Bangladesh just before sunrise during Ramadan. "It's like 4 or 5 a.m.
Doug Ford's PCs win third majority government in snap Ontario election

Doug Ford's PCs win third majority government in snap Ontario election

TORONTO — Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority government Thursday, propelled by his visible crusade against economic uncertainty emanating from the U.S., though falling short of the increased majority he urged.
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are once again plunging deep into deficit, with no immediate relief in sight.
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