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Ontario commuters to face disruptions if unprecedented rail work stoppage goes ahead

Ontario commuters to face disruptions if unprecedented rail work stoppage goes ahead

TORONTO — Thousands of Ontario commuters are looking at possible travel disruptions as the clock ticks down on a potential work stoppage at one of Canada's largest railways.
A tale of two retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy's reports another quarterly decline

A tale of two retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy's reports another quarterly decline

NEW YORK (AP) — Grocery aisle deals and an emphasis on affordable but stylish clothes helped Target reverse a year-long sales slump, while Macy’s on Wednesday reported another quarterly decline and said sales for the fiscal year will be weaker than e
Ford to shift EV strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

Ford to shift EV strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van.
Videotron adds destinations to Canada-International wireless plan

Videotron adds destinations to Canada-International wireless plan

MONTREAL — Videotron is adding more countries where its customers with a Canada-International plan can use their mobile phones without worrying about roaming charges.
A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

CHICAGO — Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democ
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also down

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday after the latest report on inflation showed price growth easing, while U.S. markets were also lower. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 78.95 points at 23,037.44.
Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+

Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+.
Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

The project will include five buildings ranging from eight to 18 storeys, 37 new child care spaces, academic and administrative offices and a 400-seat dining hall.
Ontario sets new planning rules intended to boost home building

Ontario sets new planning rules intended to boost home building

Ontario's housing minister announced a new set of planning rules Tuesday, which he said will set the stage for a "long-term building boom.
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