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Class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales

Class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales

VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit launched in British Columbia alleges Loblaws, Walmart Canada and Sobeys "misrepresented" the weight of meat products by including the weight of packaging in calculating prices.
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P.E.I.'s King leads bus delegation to northeastern U.S. to highlight Canadian exports

P.E.I.'s King leads bus delegation to northeastern U.S. to highlight Canadian exports

FREDERICTON — Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King is hoping cooler heads prevail and trade continues to flow uninterrupted across the United States-Canada border after president-elect Donald Trump takes office next week.
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Manitoba government buying properties as part of homelessness plan

Manitoba government buying properties as part of homelessness plan

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is buying apartment buildings and plans to start clearing encampments next month as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness.
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Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

CALGARY — The final days of hearings into a contentious coal mine in southwestern Alberta were met with protests in downtown Calgary.
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S&P/TSX composite index posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed after a bumpy day of trading that nevertheless saw most stocks rise even as a few big names dragged. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 52.26 points at 24,588.58.
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises following encouraging inflation data, but Lilly drags

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises following encouraging inflation data, but Lilly drags

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential stocks kept indexes in check. The S&P 500 edged up 0.
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Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are concerned about the federal government's ability to handle Canada-U.S.
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After joining Cavalry FC on loan, Jay Herdman makes move to CPL champion permanent

After joining Cavalry FC on loan, Jay Herdman makes move to CPL champion permanent

Jay Herdman, who joined Cavalry FC last season on loan from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS Next Pro side, has made his move to the Canadian Premier League champions permanent.
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Trudeau cabinet to meet on inauguration day to discuss Trump tariff threat

Trudeau cabinet to meet on inauguration day to discuss Trump tariff threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal cabinet are set to gather near the nation's capital next week as Donald Trump celebrates inauguration day in Washington. Trudeau's office says a cabinet retreat has been set for Jan.
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Toronto FC acquires Canadian winger Theo Corbeanu on loan with option to buy

Toronto FC acquires Canadian winger Theo Corbeanu on loan with option to buy

TORONTO — Toronto FC has acquired Canadian international winger Theo Corbeanu on loan from Spain's Granada CF. The loan covers the 2025 MLS season with an option to buy the 22-year-old from Hamilton who has won seven caps for Canada.
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