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Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings

Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings

OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared with 2023, with business insolvencies leading the way, up 28.6 per cent.
AI company Waabi partners with Volvo on autonomous trucks

AI company Waabi partners with Volvo on autonomous trucks

TORONTO — A Toronto-based self-driving AI company is partnering with Volvo to scale the production of driverless trucks south of the border, with hopes to bring the vehicles to Canadian roads one day. Waabi Innovation Inc.
Atlantic premiers suspend plans to retaliate against Donald Trump's tariffs

Atlantic premiers suspend plans to retaliate against Donald Trump's tariffs

HALIFAX — The four Atlantic premiers have paused their plans to respond to United States President Donald Trump's now-postponed tariffs on Canadian goods and services. Among other things, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I.
DesRosiers says auto sales off to a strong start this year, rising 3.1% in January

DesRosiers says auto sales off to a strong start this year, rising 3.1% in January

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says light vehicle sales in January were up 3.1 per cent from the same month last year, starting 2025 off on the right foot.
Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up

Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up

The number of homes that changed hands in the Vancouver area rose again last month, but the city's real estate board says new listings outpaced demand as sellers showed they're eager to enter the market.
US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthy

US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthy

U.S. job openings fell in December, a sign that the labor market is cooling but still healthy. Openings fell to 7.6 million, from 8.2 million in November, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. They were down from 8.
‘A grim picture’: Truckers say tariffs could prompt industry layoffs, shutdowns

‘A grim picture’: Truckers say tariffs could prompt industry layoffs, shutdowns

MONTREAL — Truckers say the sweeping tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump would wreak havoc on their industry as trade between Canada and the United States takes a hit.
Mirvish to bring jukebox musicals to Toronto in 2025/2026 season

Mirvish to bring jukebox musicals to Toronto in 2025/2026 season

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is bringing a bevy of hit musicals to the Toronto stage as part of its main 2025/2026 subscriber season, including productions that celebrate the careers of Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond and pop super-producer Max Martin
US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthy

US job openings fall to 7.6 million in December, suggesting the job market is slowing but healthy

U.S. job openings fell in December, a sign that the labor market is cooling but still healthy. Openings fell to 7.6 million, from 8.2 million in November, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. They were down from 8.
Trouble dealing with your finances? How to change your money mindset

Trouble dealing with your finances? How to change your money mindset

It definitely came from your past, and it can determine a lot about your future. Your money mindset shapes whether you face your finances and make gains, or spin your wheels in avoidance and shame.
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