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Teck Resources expects copper production to rise this year

Teck Resources expects copper production to rise this year

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it expects its copper production to total between 490,000 and 565,000 tonnes this year, helped by higher production at its Quebrada Blanca and Highland Valley Copper operations.
Walmart Canada names Venessa Yates as new president and chief executive

Walmart Canada names Venessa Yates as new president and chief executive

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada says Venessa Yates will be the company's next president and chief executive.
Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break

Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government’s temporary tax break.
Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has offered one of his clearest signals yet that an early provincial election is top of mind, arguing Monday that he will need a new mandate in order to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the Unit
B.C.'s finance minister says retaliatory tariffs could target Republican 'red states'

B.C.'s finance minister says retaliatory tariffs could target Republican 'red states'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's finance minister says the province could focus on Republican-held states as it responds to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods that President Donald Trump suggests could start on Feb. 1.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.
Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persist. TikTok’s China-based parent ByteDance was supposed to find a U.S.
Vancouver home offers space for family, and history as Hells Angels clubhouse

Vancouver home offers space for family, and history as Hells Angels clubhouse

VANCOUVER — A newly listed house for sale in East Vancouver is being marketed as a "rare find" that offers easy access to shops and schools — but the previous owners weren't the typical family.
Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says a confluence of factors including a weak loonie mean grocery prices will continue to rise faster than overall inflation.
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada said nearly 1,600 people may have been infected with salmonella linked to the recall of mini pastries.
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