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'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric around implementing tariffs on Canadian products are sparking worry and disbelief, though some of the companies potentially most affected are staying quiet.
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Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec.
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Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program

Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program

MOOSOMIN, Sask. — An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off.
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Montreal home sales continue surge in December with 54% annual jump: board

Montreal home sales continue surge in December with 54% annual jump: board

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales continued climbing in December, with 54.1 per cent more properties changing hands compared with the same month a year earlier.
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Mounties seize 171,000 packs of illicit cigarettes in Langford, B.C.

Mounties seize 171,000 packs of illicit cigarettes in Langford, B.C.

LANGFORD, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say officers have seized more than $1.7 million worth of contraband tobacco after executing a search warrant at a property in Langford.
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Ski patrollers reach deal to end strike at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort

Ski patrollers reach deal to end strike at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Ski patrollers at the biggest U.S. ski resort have reached a deal with Utah's Park City Mountain Resort to end a strike that put a wrench in operations during the busy holiday season and into the new year.
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Former CIBC chairman and chief executive John Hunkin dies

Former CIBC chairman and chief executive John Hunkin dies

TORONTO — Former CIBC chairman and chief executive John Hunkin has died. During his time in the top job, CIBC acquired Merrill Lynch's Canadian brokerage business, strengthening bank's position in wealth management.
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Top Fed official backs new rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize

Top Fed official backs new rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top policymaker at the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday that he still supports cutting interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs under the incoming Trump administration.
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Top Fed official backs more rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize

Top Fed official backs more rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top policymaker at the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday that he still supports cutting interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs under the incoming Trump administration.
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Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country's interim leader

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as the country's interim leader

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country's interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government, the president's office said Wednesday.
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