Economy, Law & Politics

Public administration and retail gains offset losses in food services and tech

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting higher as Wall Street heads toward the end of an unusually quiet week. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in early trading Friday.

New leadership appointments align with Glacier Media’s launch of Lodestar, uniting top media brands across B.C.

The City of Surrey says it filed a civil lawsuit against a former employee, looking to recover $2.5 million worth of "irregular transactions.

60 hospitality cleaners and catering staff aboard the MV Isabelle X floatel have voted to join UNITE HERE Local 40, now seeking improved wages, conditions and protections.

BC Green Party says the province's proposed infrastructure bill provides too much 'unchecked authority'

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country's biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada — about the goals of his campaign to upend global trade with tariffs.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries. The S&P 500 climbed 0.

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday.