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Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm

Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm

Ontario's provincial utility says power has been restored to more than half a million customers since the start of a weekend ice storm but that some hard-hit regions may have to wait until the end of the week.
BRP selling Australian aluminum boat maker Telwater to Yamaha Motor Co.

BRP selling Australian aluminum boat maker Telwater to Yamaha Motor Co.

VALCOURT, Que. — BRP Inc. says it has signed a deal to sell its Australian aluminum boat maker, Telwater Pty Ltd., to Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Quebec becomes last province with a price on carbon, but how long will it last?

Quebec becomes last province with a price on carbon, but how long will it last?

MONTREAL — As Quebec becomes the last province in Canada that hasn't abandoned carbon pricing, the provincial government could start feeling pressure to align itself with the rest of the country.
Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relations during their campaign stops today, a day before American President Donald Trump is expected to impose "reciprocal" tariffs by increasing U.S.
Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative

Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative

TORONTO — Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to your local mall after Hudson's Bay departs.
Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

TORONTO — Canada's literary institutions are banding together on the eve of an expected announcement about counter-tariffs on U.S. imports that could include books.
From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

CALGARY — Consumers are paying a new price on their carbon emissions starting today — $0. The levy had previously been set at $80 per tonne, an amount that has increased yearly since the charge was first imposed in 2019.
Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure

Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A bitcoin investor who bought a SpaceX flight for himself and three polar explorers blasted off Monday night on the first rocket ride to carry people over the North and South poles .
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