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Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

OTTAWA — Ottawa and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association have signed a first-of-its-kind, $514 million agreement to help boost entrepreneurship.
White House proposes overhauling the outdated US air traffic control system in the wake of crashes

White House proposes overhauling the outdated US air traffic control system in the wake of crashes

The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system on Thursday in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network.
Four small modular reactors at Darlington to cost $21 billion to build

Four small modular reactors at Darlington to cost $21 billion to build

Construction on the first of four small modular reactors at a nuclear station east of Toronto is set to begin this year with the entire project costing $21 billion.
Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees weaker spending as consumer confidence dips

Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees weaker spending as consumer confidence dips

TORONTO — A dip in consumer confidence and broader uncertainty in the economy helped drive down first-quarter profits at Restaurant Brands International Inc., its chief executive said.
Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday.
After a year off, Indigenous film festival ImagineNative returns for 25th anniversary

After a year off, Indigenous film festival ImagineNative returns for 25th anniversary

TORONTO — After taking a year off, organizers at the country's most prominent Indigenous film festival say they are moving ahead with a belated 25th anniversary.
Varroooom! It's back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in 'Long Way Home.'

Varroooom! It's back on the bikes for Ewan and Charley for Europe trek in 'Long Way Home.'

NEW YORK (AP) — The last time Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman went on a motorcycle adventure, they rode cutting-edge, electric Harley-Davidsons. For their latest trip, they took a trip back in time.
Shopify seeing 'little evidence' of tariffs sparking slowdown for merchants

Shopify seeing 'little evidence' of tariffs sparking slowdown for merchants

Shopify Inc.'s executives say even though businesses are shaking up their operations to cope with a global trade war, their company has yet to notice the unrest putting a damper on commerce.
Quebecor CEO warns of grim future for TVA Sports amid rising cost of broadcast rights

Quebecor CEO warns of grim future for TVA Sports amid rising cost of broadcast rights

The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. warned Thursday that the company’s French-language sports television programming could be in jeopardy amid rising costs for broadcasting rights.
Manitoba government tightens fire, travel rules as dry conditions continue

Manitoba government tightens fire, travel rules as dry conditions continue

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hoping to curb the risk of more wildfires by tightening restrictions in some areas.