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Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge

Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge

TORONTO — Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence.
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One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators.
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Hudson's Bay to seek court permission to auction off charter, art and artifacts

Hudson's Bay to seek court permission to auction off charter, art and artifacts

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is expected to seek court permission today to auction off its art, artifacts and the 355-year-old royal charter that launched the company, which announced Wednesday it will liquidate all its remaining stores.
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Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments.
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Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
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Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
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Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show.
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Weaker trucking demand drives down profits at TFI International

Weaker trucking demand drives down profits at TFI International

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says profits fell 40 per cent in its latest quarter amid weaker shipping demand from consumers and businesses.
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Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire's reign and significantly dimming the possibility that the business dating back to 1670
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Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war . The S&P 500 climbed 1.
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