Economy, Law & Politics

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points Wednesday, led by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose and the Dow Jones hit a record high.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says it has terminated 330 employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit during the pandemic, giving its final update on an internal review.

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the level of food insecurity increased in 2022 as inflation hit peak levels. In a report using data from the Canadian community health survey, the agency says 15.

Report finds Metro Vancouver household could save between $286 and $777 a month even after purchasing new vehicles and equipment.

Requiring businesses to pay the tax while keeping other CleanBC measures in place will do little to mitigate the expected impacts to household incomes

Leaders of the B.C. NDP and the B.C. Conservatives will be on Vancouver Island today for campaign events on the last day of advanced voting before British Columbia's provincial election on Saturday.

The diplomatic row between Canada and India could derail a trading relationship that already underperforms its potential, experts warn.