S&P/TSX composite rises, Nasdaq leads Wall St. rally after tech earnings
Gains in base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index on Friday while U.S. markets also rose, led by tech stocks as the Nasdaq jumped two per cent.
Economy
Apr 26
S&P/TSX composite gains almost 1 per cent, U.S. markets climb
Canada's main stock index gained almost one per cent on Thursday, while U.S. markets also rose, led by a 1.5 per cent gain on the Nasdaq.
Economy
Mar 7
S&P/TSX composite essentially flat on Tuesday, U.S. markets fall
Canada's main stock index moved a hair lower on Tuesday, while U.S. markets fell, led by the Nasdaq losing 1.65 per cent.
Economy
Mar 5
U.S. inflation eased for the first time this year. How might the Fed react?
Inflation levels are starting to cool in the United States again, with underlying price measures hitting their lowest levels in three years.
U.S. News
May 15
Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire opens new temporary ER
Almost a year after an investigation into the Lakeshore Hospital emergency room revealed severe deficiencies, a new modern modular emergency room is set to be opened next to it.
Canada
May 14
U.S., China hold first high-level talks on AI. Here’s why it matters
U.S. technology experts say the meeting could offer a glimpse into Beijing’s thinking about AI amid a generally tight-lipped Chinese approach to the technology.
World
May 14
DeLuca’s two-run homer lifts Rays over Jays 5-4
The Toronto Blue Jays know that something has to change. Pitcher Chris Bassitt, general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider have all said as much over the past two days.
Sports
May 18
Person with measles visited Edmonton airport, Stollery Children’s Hospital: AHS
Alberta Health Services is warning people that a person with lab-confirmed measles attended a number of Edmonton-area locations over the past eight days.
Health
Apr 24
B.C. councillor calls for more changes to agricultural land reserve to remove red tape
A Surrey councillor is speaking out about the need to prioritize farming and agriculture in B.C. as food security becomes a bigger and bigger issue.
Canada
May 13
Teen who died after eating spicy chip had heart defect, autopsy shows
A teen who participated in a spicy chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a heart defect, their autopsy shows.
U.S. News
May 16
Montreal-area home sales jump by 25% in April
QPAREB's market analysis director says there was a "very reactive recovery" in April due to the expectation of an 'imminent return to a downward cycle in interest rates.'
Canada
May 6
Wegovy now in Canada: Who should (and shouldn’t) use the weight-loss drug
After years of persistent shortages, Canadians can now access Wegovy, an on-label weight loss medication, made by the same manufacturers of Ozempic.
Health
May 6
A look at potential names to be Leafs’ next coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday following another disappointing playoff exit.
Sports
May 9
U.S inflation rises in March, could ‘undermine’ Fed’s confidence for rate cuts
U.S. consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday.
U.S. News
Apr 10
How rate cut bets are changing after April jobs ‘shocker’
Canada's unemployment rate was steady at 6.1 per cent in April as employers collectively added some 90,000 jobs in a surprisingly strong Labour Force Survey.
Economy
May 10
Manic Monday in NHL could have all kinds of playoff implications
Seven of the eight games around the league on Monday might have some impact on the postseason picture.
Sports
Apr 15
Nenshi viewed as front-runner as deadline looms in Alberta NDP leadership contest
Members have until Monday night to buy a membership in order to cast a vote on June 22 on who will replace Rachel Notley as NDP leader and head of the Opposition.
Politics
Apr 22
Sentencing begins for Edmonton man who killed 7-year-old girl
The Edmonton man found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 death of a seven-year-old girl was back in court Friday for a sentencing hearing.
Crime
May 10
County of Simcoe nears completion on rapid housing program for homeless youth
The County of Simcoe is preparing to open its latest rapid rehousing site to local youth escape homelessness after securing a site in the City of Orillia.
Canada
Apr 19
Feds, province announce close to $40M in joint funding for wildfire preparedness
Wildfires are currently raging in regions across Canada, including a blaze in northern Manitoba that forced the evacuation of the entire community of Cranberry Portage.
Fire
May 16