Business

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security analysis says the new Gordie Howe bridge will cut commercial traffic at the Ambassador Bridge from nearly three million vehicles a year to about 1.6 million, and the new span is expected to open this year.

A B.C. Supreme Court judge raised concerns about a proposed settlement between WestJet and nearly 3,500 female flight attendants and extended the deadline for class members to file objections to March 23.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled tariffs imposed under emergency powers unlawful, but sector-specific tariffs under Section 232 remain in place and questions about refunds are unresolved.

Canada welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the legal basis for some tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, while levies on steel, aluminum and autos under Section 232 were not affected.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, ending fentanyl-related duties on Canada; the White House said it will pursue a 10 per cent global tariff under Section 122 that would last 150 days unless Congress approves it.

The B.C. government announced plans to cut 15,000 public‑sector full‑time positions over three years to address a projected $13‑billion deficit, and union leaders say the lack of detail is creating anxiety among civil service employees.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a legal method used to impose tariffs, but sector-specific duties on metals, lumber and automobiles remain and uncertainty persists for Canadian businesses.

Nova Scotia will permanently close three provincially run museums and most provincially operated visitor information centres, and affected staff were informed they will lose their jobs. Provincial officials say the moves are meant to modernize services and reduce repair and maintenance costs amid a larger budget shortfall.

A reviewer described an early Tesla sedan as unusually quiet and quick, and Elon Musk said it would change the world; Tesla reports combined Model S and X sales higher than 630,000, and by 2023 the Model S helped make Tesla the only automaker in the so‑called "Magnificent 7."

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a set of global tariffs linked to former President Trump, and analysis before the ruling estimated the U.S. average effective tariff rate could fall from 13.6% to about 6.5%; tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos were enacted under a different law and were not affected.

Stock markets in the United States, Europe and Asia rose after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs, and strategists said the decision has multi-asset implications while questions remain about refunds and the administration's response.

U.S. GDP grew at a 1.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter, below expectations, while the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge (PCE) rose 0.4% in December; markets traded lower as investors awaited a possible U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

U.S. GDP rose at a 1.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter, below economists' roughly 3.0% forecast, and the Congressional Budget Office estimated last year's government shutdown reduced fourth-quarter output by about 1.5 percentage points.

Statistics Canada’s advance estimate shows retail receipts rose 1.5% in January after a weak end to 2025; December had a 0.4% decline led by motor vehicle and parts dealers.

Investors in Port Alberni bought a six‑acre riverside site and prepared it for 31 homes, but municipal zoning currently bars fully modular houses on the property. Provincial and federal policies are supporting modular construction, yet local rules and perceptions are limiting its use.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the final Canadian-operated flights have left Cuba and the government updated its travel advice to "avoid all non-essential travel" due to reported shortages amid a U.S.-imposed oil blockade.

British Columbia officials say the province faces an $11.2 billion deficit and have signalled spending reductions while aiming to protect core services; the government's budget is due to be tabled Tuesday.

Analysis by an academic and the IMF showed Canada’s GDP per capita briefly trailed Alabama’s in 2023–24 after adjustments; experts note population growth in Canada and recent industrial investment and low unemployment in Alabama help explain the gap.

Red Lake is asking provincial and federal governments for support as two nearby mining projects fast-tracked by Ontario and a new regional bridge are expected to bring jobs and a projected 1,500–2,000 new residents over the next decade.

The U.S. Department of Justice–released Epstein files mention Montreal hundreds of times and identify several Quebec-linked figures, including Austin Hill, Guy Laliberté and Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.

Aritzia bought Fred Segal's intellectual property and is leasing the brand's Melrose Avenue property in Los Angeles; it plans to restore the site's damaged ivy facade and develop the location for curated product and immersive experiences.

The Bloc Québécois is seeking an amendment to Bill C-15 to require banks to reimburse customers who fall victim to fraud, except where customers are grossly negligent; the change is being studied at committee and is expected to be tabled soon.

Statistics Canada reported food inflation rose 7.3% year‑over‑year in January, with the end of a temporary restaurant tax break and large price increases for beef and coffee cited as main drivers.

Blue Owl canceled a planned merger that could have caused about 20% losses for investors, and later sold roughly $1.4 billion in direct loans across three vehicles to North American pension funds and insurers.

Walmart beat fourth-quarter revenue and profit estimates and reported 4.6% U.S. same-store sales growth; the company maintained a cautious full-year outlook citing trade uncertainty and labour market conditions.

Fans across Canada gathered to watch the Canadian women's team face the United States in the Olympic hockey final, with some Ontario schools pausing classes and public watch parties reported nationwide.

The provincial government has introduced legislation to allow online renewal and replacement of driver’s licences, BCID and photo BC Service Cards through ICBC. Eligibility rules and timing are still being finalized, with the province saying online services could begin operating in 2027 if approved.

The article reports that some U.S. investors are shifting from AI software leaders to infrastructure companies and new ETFs that target chipmakers, data‑centre builders and power firms as AI capital spending rises.

An arbitrator finalized wage rates for Air Canada flight attendants, keeping mainline increases from a tentative agreement and adding a one-point higher first-year raise for Rouge attendants.

Mohawk College, Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards announced a three‑way agreement to create a shipbuilding training hub in Hamilton and to support construction of a 35‑metre naval training vessel planned for 2026.