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Hudson's Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing 'disappointing'

Hudson's Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing 'disappointing'

TORONTO — The possible liquidation of Hudson's Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, and highlighting the exposure other companies have to its potential downfall.
Quebec MP, businesses join Vermont senator to denounce impacts of trade war

Quebec MP, businesses join Vermont senator to denounce impacts of trade war

NEWPORT, VT. — A U.S. senator from Vermont has told a gathering of Canadian and American businesspeople near the border that President Donald Trump's threats to make Canada a 51st state are "unacceptable." Democratic Sen.
New Brunswick budget forecasts $599-million deficit as Trump tariff threat looms

New Brunswick budget forecasts $599-million deficit as Trump tariff threat looms

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government tabled a $14.3-billion budget Tuesday that has been driven deep into deficit by a promised increase in health-care funding and a contingency fund to deal with U.S. tariff threats.
Saskatchewan Crown corporations buying local steel after Trump imposes tariffs

Saskatchewan Crown corporations buying local steel after Trump imposes tariffs

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says Crown corporations are supporting the province's steelworkers by buying local steel.
Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company's history

Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company's history

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the biggest acquisition in the tech giant's 26-year history.
The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne nab four nominations for National Newspaper Awards

The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne nab four nominations for National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards, including one for a photo of people giving former prime minister Justin Trudeau the finger while posing for a selfie.
Parkland names two new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

Parkland names two new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. has named two new independent directors as an activist investor calls for an overhaul of its board.
Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, the largest deal in company history

Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, the largest deal in company history

NEW YORK (AP) — Google will buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion to boost the tech giant’s in-house cloud computing amid burgeoning artificial intelligence growth.
S&P/TSX composite index down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also in the red

S&P/TSX composite index down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also in the red

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 150 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the industrial and technology sectors, while U.S. stock markets also dropped. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 153.
Black Canadians see progress to improve workplace, but problems remain: KPMG report

Black Canadians see progress to improve workplace, but problems remain: KPMG report

TORONTO — A new report says a vast majority of Black Canadians feel their employer has made progress in creating a more equitable workplace, but more than three-quarters say they still encounter microaggressions, discrimination and racism at work.