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Hundreds of thousands in Ontario still without power as ice storm cleanup continues

Hundreds of thousands in Ontario still without power as ice storm cleanup continues

Hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario were still without power Monday after freezing rain coated swaths of the province with thick layers of ice, with outages expected to last in some areas as storm cleanup continues.
White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday there will be "no exemptions" to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest moves to upend global trade this week and it remains unclear just what duties will fall on Canada.
Downtown office market notches slight improvement despite tariff threats

Downtown office market notches slight improvement despite tariff threats

TORONTO — Canada's downtown office vacancy rate marked its first, if slight, improvement since the start of the pandemic, said a report out Monday from CBRE Group Inc. The national vacancy rate for downtown offices dipped to 19.
B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

Eby has said the province would continue to ensure big industrial emitters pay through the output-based carbon-pricing system.
Bookings on U.S.-bound routes down about 10% amid tariff backlash: Air Canada

Bookings on U.S.-bound routes down about 10% amid tariff backlash: Air Canada

MONTREAL — Air Canada says bookings on cross-border routes are down significantly across the industry amid Canadians' new-found aversion to American destinations. At its annual shareholder meeting Monday, the company said its decreased Canada-U.S.
Key dates to watch this week for Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

Key dates to watch this week for Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

Uncertainty still looms for Canada in what's set to be a monumental week for U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plan.
Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook.
Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S.
How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

Here's what consumers can expect.
Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S.