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Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.
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Justice Department sues to block $14 billion Juniper buyout by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Justice Department sues to block $14 billion Juniper buyout by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

The Justice Department sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of rival Juniper Networks on Thursday, the first attempt to stop a merger by a brand new Trump administration that most expect will take a softer approach to me
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Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which shows they go to and spending less money when they get there, posing “a worrisome trend” for an industry facing economic uncertaint
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Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it's too pricey to buy or rent in cities where they seek jobs.
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Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise

Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise

TORONTO — The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 300 points in late-morning trading in a broad-based rally with strong gains in technology and base metal stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 357.97 points at 25,831.27.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

WASHINGTON (AP) — A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.
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Walmart Canada to spend $6.5B over five years on new stores, sells fleet business

Walmart Canada to spend $6.5B over five years on new stores, sells fleet business

TORONTO — Walmart Canada says it will spend $6.5 billion over the next five years as it opens dozens of new stores.
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PC Leader Doug Ford says he'll honour Ontario's electric vehicle commitment

PC Leader Doug Ford says he'll honour Ontario's electric vehicle commitment

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says if re-elected, he will honour the province's commitment to the electric vehicle sector should U.S. President Donald Trump end a subsidy program. Trump has said the U.S.
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European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy

European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate on Thursday to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye price tags and businesses try to navigate political turmoil in leading
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