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Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces

Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces

HALIFAX — Environment Canada issued a flurry of weather warnings Wednesday as a huge winter storm was forecast to descend across parts of Ontario and Quebec and quickly spread to Atlantic Canada.
US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices

US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Brookfield Asset Management eyes AI investments as infrastructure demand soars

Brookfield Asset Management eyes AI investments as infrastructure demand soars

TORONTO — Artificial intelligence brings massive demand for power and infrastructure and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it is creating big opportunities for companies with the scale to take them on.
January rate cut came as Bank of Canada weighed U.S. tariff threat

January rate cut came as Bank of Canada weighed U.S. tariff threat

OTTAWA — The potential for a long trade war with the United States, and the uncertainty it brings even if the threat isn’t realized, weighed heavily on the Bank of Canada’s governing council when it decided to cut interest rates last month.
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a 'real threat'

Defence Minister Bill Blair says Trump's annexation talk is not a 'real threat'

BRUSSELS — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday that U.S.
Tim Hortons has eye on consumer demand as U.S. tariff uncertainty weighs

Tim Hortons has eye on consumer demand as U.S. tariff uncertainty weighs

TORONTO — The president of Tim Hortons' Canadian and U.S.
Mississauga food bank system lays off staff, cuts programs to preserve food resources

Mississauga food bank system lays off staff, cuts programs to preserve food resources

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The food bank system in one of Ontario's largest cities says it's been forced to lay off staff and cut programs in order to keep feeding the growing number of residents who rely on food donations.
Barrick Gold reports US$2.14B profit for 2024, up from US$1.27B in 2023

Barrick Gold reports US$2.14B profit for 2024, up from US$1.27B in 2023

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it earned US$2.14 billion in 2024, up from $1.27 billion a year earlier, helped by higher gold and copper prices. The gold miner, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to US$1.
Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

OTTAWA — Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as they face down repeated threats from the White House. A new Leger poll suggests a surge in both anxiety levels and patriotism in the wake of U.S.
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people's understanding of how government, schools and hospitals function.
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