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S&P/TSX composite falls on tariff fears, U.S. markets also slip

S&P/TSX composite falls on tariff fears, U.S. markets also slip

TORONTO — Stock markets and the Canadian dollar fell Friday as it became increasingly likely that U.S. President Donald Trump would impose tariffs starting Feb. 1.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Jan.
RСÀ¶ÊÓÆµ quits UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance

RСÀ¶ÊÓÆµ quits UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance

TORONTO — RСÀ¶ÊÓÆµ has quit the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance, leaving none of Canada's Big Six banks represented in the group.
One person dead, two injured after Thunder Bay, Ont., encampment fire

One person dead, two injured after Thunder Bay, Ont., encampment fire

Officials say one person is dead and two people were sent to hospital after a tent caught on fire at a Thunder Bay homeless encampment earlier this week.
Bassitt says Scherzer will help Jays on and off the mound in 2025

Bassitt says Scherzer will help Jays on and off the mound in 2025

TORONTO — Chris Bassitt says as good as Max Scherzer is on the mound, the intangibles the pitcher will bring to the Toronto Blue Jays are just as impressive.
Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk's Tesla in a tariff fight

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland says Ottawa should target Tesla vehicles and U.S. alcohol as part of its tariff retaliation package to send a message that an attack on Canadian trade would not be cost-free for Trump's allies.
Key questions as tariff threat looms

Key questions as tariff threat looms

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods as early as Saturday. Here's a look at some of the key questions as the clock ticks down. What is a tariff? Tariffs are a tax on imported goods.
Amid flames, mosh pits and fury, Sum 41 blazes through farewell concert

Amid flames, mosh pits and fury, Sum 41 blazes through farewell concert

TORONTO — If Sum 41 was looking to go out in a blaze of glory, frontman Deryck Whibley set that plan into action from the outset on Thursday as his band wrapped up their farewell tour in Toronto. The Ajax, Ont.
StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy

StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy contracted in November, but preliminary estimates point to a rebound at the end of the year as the country faces an uncertain future with U.S.
Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026

Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026

The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next year. The deferral moves back the implementation of the change from June 25, 2024 to January 1, 2026.