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Trudeau won't comment on future of TikTok in U.S., as Liberals tap app's influencers

Trudeau won't comment on future of TikTok in U.S., as Liberals tap app's influencers

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to comment on the future of TikTok in the United States, at a time when his own party is leaning on the app and its influencers to deliver the Liberals' political message to Canadians. The U.
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index erased its gains from the day before asindustrial and telecom stocks weighed on the market, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 138 points at 21,873.72.
Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in bridge bribery case

Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in bridge bribery case

A former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal, the RCMP say.
Ottawa injects another $36M into vaccine injury compensation fund

Ottawa injects another $36M into vaccine injury compensation fund

OTTAWA — The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

TORONTO — Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors, the province's health minister said Wednesday.
Metro expanding loyalty program amid a 'transition year' for the grocery company

Metro expanding loyalty program amid a 'transition year' for the grocery company

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. is preparing to expand its Moi Rewards program across its Ontario grocery stores later this year after launching last May and garnering more than 2.5 million active members in Quebec.
Funeral held in Halifax-area mosque for 16-year-old homicide victim from Syria

Funeral held in Halifax-area mosque for 16-year-old homicide victim from Syria

HALIFAX — A Muslim funeral was held Wednesday for a 16-year-old Halifax boy who police say was the victim of a homicide.
Olivia and Noah retain titles of most popular baby names in Alberta

Olivia and Noah retain titles of most popular baby names in Alberta

EDMONTON — Olivia and Noah have retained their titles as Alberta's most popular baby names.
Canadians should expect politicians to support right to bail, Virani's office says

Canadians should expect politicians to support right to bail, Virani's office says

OTTAWA — The public should expect politicians to support their right to bail and to be presumed innocent, the office of Canada's justice minister says, warning that "immediate" and "uninformed reactions" only worsen matters.
Five people from Maine arrested in Nova Scotia for illegally fishing baby eels

Five people from Maine arrested in Nova Scotia for illegally fishing baby eels

HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department says five people from Maine were arrested in southwestern Nova Scotia last weekend for illegally fishing for baby eels.