Business

Trump to give State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers

WASHINGTON — When U.S. President Donald Trump stands before Congress on Tuesday to deliver the annual state of the union address, he'll be defending trade and immigration agendas that have stumbled lately...

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Public trust in Canada’s institutions is rising in face of U.S. hostility: poll

OTTAWA — Public trust in Canada's key institutions is on the rise as the country navigates unprecedented tensions with the United States, a new poll suggests. The annual CanTrust Index published by Proof...

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Canadian Union of Postal Workers set to vote on tentative deals in spring

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its members will hold a ratification vote on tentative agreements with Canada Post between April 20 and May 30. The deals with two bargaining units...

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Mexico flight cancellations the latest hurdle for Canadian travel this season

Cancelled flights in and out of Mexico this week have added to what travel agents say was already a rocky season for the sector, as uncertainty continues to linger leading up to March break. WestJet, Air...

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Liberals accept Conservative budget amendments on 'regulatory sandboxes'

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals accepted a Conservative proposal Monday to put guardrails around proposed new cabinet powers as they debated the government's omnibus budget bill. The finance committee...

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How are Canadian business impacted by the U.S. tariff ruling?

In today's The Big Story Podcast, not even a Supreme Court ruling could stop U.S. President Trump from using his second favourite 'T' word. Trump has once again threatened global tariffs on imported...

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Loblaw looks to build 70 new stores in 2026, renovate 191 locations

BRAMPTON — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it plans to spend $2.4 billion to expand and renovate its store network and supply chain capabilities this year as it looks to open 70 new stores. The grocery and drugstore...

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Tax-filing season begins today. Here's all you need to know

Gather your tax slips and receipts because it's that time of the year. The 2025 tax-filing season officially kicks off on Monday. It will last a little over nine weeks, ending with the April 30 deadline...

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Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm

BANGKOK (AP) — The Supreme Court's ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs has countries like China and South Korea watching for Washington's next steps, while financial markets took the...

February 23, 2026 5:14 am EST EST

Huge snowstorm in the Northeast forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights and closes schools

NEW YORK (AP) — A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation...

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