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Quebecor reports profit boost as CEO touts role as telecom 'troublemaker'

Quebecor reports profit boost as CEO touts role as telecom 'troublemaker'

Quebecor Inc. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, as the company continued to boost the number of wireless phone customers it serves.
MP Angus calls for Amazon boycott after company closes seven Quebec warehouses

MP Angus calls for Amazon boycott after company closes seven Quebec warehouses

OTTAWA — New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is calling for a countrywide consumer boycott of Amazon to protest the online retail giant's closure of seven of its warehouses in Quebec.
RBC's profit rises despite credit hits as economy performs better than expected

RBC's profit rises despite credit hits as economy performs better than expected

TORONTO — RBC reported a surge in impaired loans in its first quarter but says overall results were boosted by better-than-expected economic and banking conditions. Canada's largest bank reported gross impaired loans of $7.
When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S.
Seven & i in talks with Couche-Tard after management buyout fails to secure financing

Seven & i in talks with Couche-Tard after management buyout fails to secure financing

MONTREAL — The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven says it's in talks with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. after a management buyout proposal from a member of the family that helped found the company was unable to secure financing. Seven & i Holdings Co.
Supreme Court will not hear constitutional challenges of Canada's no-fly regime

Supreme Court will not hear constitutional challenges of Canada's no-fly regime

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear constitutional challenges of the no-fly regime from two men who were prevented from boarding flights in Vancouver.
Planning a home renovation? What you need to know about financing options

Planning a home renovation? What you need to know about financing options

TORONTO — When Harpreet Singh decided to convert his basement into a rental suite, funding the renovation essentially came down to two options: using his own savings or borrowing money.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for March 4, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China

Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for March 4, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.
Second estimate of US growth confirms a 2.3% annual pace expansion in fourth quarter

Second estimate of US growth confirms a 2.3% annual pace expansion in fourth quarter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy grew at a solid 2.3% annual rate the last three months of 2024, supported by a burst of year-end consumer spending, the government said, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of fourth-quarter growth.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months

Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose by 22,000 to 242,000 for the week ending Feb.
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