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Ontario court lifts voting and standstill restrictions on Simpson Oil at Parkland

Ontario court lifts voting and standstill restrictions on Simpson Oil at Parkland

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says its largest shareholder is no longer bound by the voting and standstill restrictions that were part of a governance agreement between the two.
Fed chair says bank accounts 'safe' despite Trump's teardown of consumer protection agency

Fed chair says bank accounts 'safe' despite Trump's teardown of consumer protection agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ bank accounts are safe despite the Trump administration's shutdown of a consumer financial regulatory agency, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don't have Cineplex execs worried

L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don't have Cineplex execs worried

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc.'s chief executive says he doesn't see the recent Los Angeles wildfires nor tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened on Canadian goods as spelling major trouble in his business.
Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

TORONTO — Some developers say looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could be detrimental to the housing sector due to higher costs of key construction materials.
TD Bank to get $20 billion from selling Charles Schwab stake

TD Bank to get $20 billion from selling Charles Schwab stake

TORONTO — TD Bank Group is gearing up for Canadian expansion efforts as it cashes in $20 billion worth of stock in The Charles Schwab Corp.
Bank of Canada appoints Michelle Alexopoulos to new deputy governor role

Bank of Canada appoints Michelle Alexopoulos to new deputy governor role

OTTAWA — Michelle Alexopoulos has been appointed as an external deputy governor for the Bank of Canada. In a news release this morning, the central bank said Alexopoulos will serve a two-year term starting on March 17.
EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targets

EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targets

BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday, adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc. It means iconic U.S.
Spending more after getting that big pay increase? How to avoid lifestyle creep

Spending more after getting that big pay increase? How to avoid lifestyle creep

Choosing to shop at a specialty farmers market over a discount grocery chain or taking a cab instead of public transit are some of the subtle ways your spending can climb as your income goes up.
'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press is looking back at some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit in rebuke to European efforts

JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit in rebuke to European efforts

PARIS (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that “excessive regulation” could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI’s risks.