Business

Uncertainty over Alberta separation comes at 'exactly the wrong time': chamber CEO

The head of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says uncertainty around Alberta's future role in the country brings risks for investor confidence, economic growth and Canada's global competitiveness at "exactly...

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Higher sales at gas stations as prices rise boost retail sales in March

Retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $72.7 billion in March as higher gas prices boosted overall sales for the month, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Sales at gas stations and fuel vendors rose 12.4 per...

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Hudson's Bay painting with mysterious past sells for $217,250 in auction

A Prince Rupert painting with a mysterious backstory has sold for $217,250 in an auction. The 361-year-old portrait was once owned by collapsed department store Hudson's Bay Co., which has hired Heffel...

20h ago

CRTC triples streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content

OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator says large online streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content. That’s three times the five-per-cent initial...

May 21, 2026 2:04 pm MST MST

Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting 'deepfakes'

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged two men with using artificial intelligence to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities under a newly enacted law meant to halt the spread of...

May 21, 2026 12:42 pm MST MST

'Pack your patience': Fuel shortages keeping Canadians' summer travel plans in flux

With airline tickets growing more expensive and customers facing the risk of cancelled flights, insurance experts are advising those with summer travel plans to stay on their toes. Air carriers are continuing...

May 21, 2026 8:00 am MST MST

Supreme Court of Canada to decide whether to hear B.C. appeal in mineral claims case

The Supreme Court of Canada is expected to say today whether it will hear British Columbia's appeal of a ruling that found the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the provincial...

May 21, 2026 2:00 am MST MST

Owner of 'Peanuts' music sues 3 companies and US government alleging illegal use of its catchy tunes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and other “Peanuts” television specials filed four lawsuits Wednesday against defendants including the U.S. Department...

May 20, 2026 4:50 pm MST MST

Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security

OTTAWA — New Democrats and several unions are warning that federal job cuts and research facility closures will put food safety and security at risk. The federal government's website says it's planning...

May 20, 2026 1:50 pm MST MST

Canadian steel companies pay millions after U.S says they didn't pay proper tariffs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice says two Canadian steel companies have agreed to pay $19 million to resolve allegations they knowingly failed to pay proper duties on flat-rolled steel manufactured...

May 20, 2026 1:04 pm MST MST