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Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — Israel's shutdown and seizure of an Associated Press video camera that provided a live glimpse into Gaza alarmed many journalists, who worried Tuesday about wider implications for coverage of a war largely fought out of the world's si
Trudeau touts democracy, freedom and trade ties in visit to Philadelphia

Trudeau touts democracy, freedom and trade ties in visit to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — There is lots of work to do to fight for progressive values and workers on both sides of the Canada-United States border, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday during a trip to Philadelphia.
Boeing's $240M investment in Quebec lands on drones, greener planes

Boeing's $240M investment in Quebec lands on drones, greener planes

MONTREAL — Boeing Co. has pledged $240 million toward a Montreal-area aerospace cluster, anchoring a provincial plan that aims to make Quebec a global launchpad for development of drones and greener aircraft.
London Drugs says it's unwilling to pay ransom demanded by hackers

London Drugs says it's unwilling to pay ransom demanded by hackers

RICHMOND, B.C. — Retailer London Drugs says it is "unwilling and unable" to pay a multimillion-dollar ransom to cybercriminals who claim to have stolen data in a hacking attack that recently shut down its stores for more than a week.
WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025

WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025

MONTREAL — WestJet has postponed its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, a move that represents a setback for the Calgary-based company after acquiring the leisure carrier last year.
Freeland says capital gains proposal will be tabled before summer break

Freeland says capital gains proposal will be tabled before summer break

OTTAWA — The Liberal government will bring its proposal to increase the inclusion rate on capital gains to the House of Commons before the parliamentary summer break, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,468.16, up 2.79 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.46, or 2.68 per cent, to $56.03 on 22.8 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets climb higher

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets climb higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 2.79 points at 22,468.16. In New York, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 both posted new closing records Tuesday.
Stock market today: Wall Street squeaks higher to set more records

Stock market today: Wall Street squeaks higher to set more records

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted higher to set more records following another quiet day of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Tuesday to surpass its record set last week. The Nasdaq composite added 0.
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump

Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday it is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer.