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TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 9.13 points at 25,337.49. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 419.21 points at 43,852.33. The S&P 500 index was up 12.83 […]

OTTAWA — Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa’s pharmacare program today, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control and diabetes medications. Health Minister Mark Holland made the announcement in Winnipeg this morning. The federal government will spend $219 million on pharmacare coverage for Manitoba over four […]

Five Canadians are looking to make their mark in Las Vegas this week as Sin City showcases rugby league. While top club teams from Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) and England’s Super League are showcased at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, the Canadian players are taking part in the NRL Combine, looking to earn a paid […]

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. The federal government is responsible for screening passengers against the Secure Air Travel Act watchlist, commonly known as the no-fly list. Federal officials inform air carriers when a […]

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review a lower court ruling that said New Brunswick’s lieutenant-governor doesn’t need to be bilingual. In 2019, the federal government appointed Brenda Murphy, who was not fully proficient in French, as the province’s vice-regal representative. The Acadian Society of New Brunswick challenged the appointment, arguing it violated […]

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. As a real estate agent and former financial adviser, Singh has helped plenty of clients navigate their own home improvement projects, along with tough financial […]

OTTAWA — The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association says its members are urging all federal parties to keep funding the national dental care program, arguing it’s good for the economy. The association says access to oral health care and preventive care increases worker productivity and keeps people from taking sick days. The dental-care program, which was […]

TORONTO — TD Bank Group reported a first-quarter profit of $2.79 billion, down from $2.82 billion in the same quarter last year. The bank says the profit amounted to $1.55 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, the same as a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter totalled $14.05 billion, up from $13.71 […]

TORONTO — After making more than 100 combined appearances for Arsenal’s U-18, U-21 and U-23 teams and with his contract running out at the end of the season, Zane Monlouis started looking to the future. “Where I’m at in my career, I was definitely looking for a move,” said the London-born centre back. “Looking to […]

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada reported a first-quarter profit of $5.13 billion, up from $3.58 billion in the same quarter last year, helped by growth across its business and its acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada. The bank says the profit amounted to $3.54 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from […]