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Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

Manitoba to spend on job creation amid U.S. trade battle: finance minister

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's finance minister says Thursday's budget will focus on job creation and supporting people affected by U.S. tariffs.
N.B. government seeks more free movement of alcohol across Canada

N.B. government seeks more free movement of alcohol across Canada

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Liberal government wants to make it easier to move alcohol across provincial boundaries.
Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge people for no-shows

Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge people for no-shows

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will allow restaurants to charge people who reserve a table but don't show up and don't cancel ahead of time.
Zelenskyy agrees to a limited ceasefire as Trump floats US ownership of Ukraine's power plants

Zelenskyy agrees to a limited ceasefire as Trump floats US ownership of Ukraine's power plants

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed Wednesday to a limited ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, as U.S.
Jury finds Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities

Jury finds Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace liable for defamation and other claims brought by a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
New Brunswick tables bill to cancel 'unfair' contract for private nursing services

New Brunswick tables bill to cancel 'unfair' contract for private nursing services

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has introduced a bill to terminate an "unfair" contract for private nursing services.
Health care, schools and policing: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

Health care, schools and policing: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government tabled its 2025-26 budget on Wednesday. Here are some highlights: — $12-million surplus predicted on total spending of $21 billion.
B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is cancelling an incentive program meant to entice more homeowners to build secondary suites, saying the decision is "due to uncertain financial times.
Nova Scotia says immediate effect of China seafood tariff remains unclear

Nova Scotia says immediate effect of China seafood tariff remains unclear

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister Kent Smith is downplaying the potential short-term effects of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian seafood products that is scheduled to be imposed by China on Thursday.
S&P/TSX composite rises 1.5 per cent Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rally

S&P/TSX composite rises 1.5 per cent Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rally

TORONTO — Broad-based strength lifted Canada's main stock index 1.5 per cent Wednesday, while U.S. stocks also rallied after the U.S. Federal Reserve left its outlook for interest rate cuts this year intact.