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Trudeau says airplane mask mandates remain in place as U.S. carriers drop rule

Trudeau says airplane mask mandates remain in place as U.S. carriers drop rule

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says mask mandates for air travel remain firmly in place, even as major airlines south of the border drop the requirement for passengers and crews. "When we have announcements to make, we will make them.
Opening of NBA playoffs gives ratings win to ABC, ESPN

Opening of NBA playoffs gives ratings win to ABC, ESPN

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA playoffs have begun with no clear championship favorite, and that appears to be good news for ABC and ESPN.
Johnson says sorry for partygate as critics prep censure bid

Johnson says sorry for partygate as critics prep censure bid

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday offered what he said was a ”wholehearted” apology for attending an illegal party during lockdown — but insisted he didn't knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament, and brushed off calls
Canadian manufacturers hope for exemptions from latest Buy American provisions

Canadian manufacturers hope for exemptions from latest Buy American provisions

Canadian manufacturers are once again facing the risk of being hit by U.S. protectionism and the need to fight for crucial exemptions.
Citing Russia's war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%; Canada to 3.9% in 2022

Citing Russia's war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%; Canada to 3.9% in 2022

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday downgraded the outlook for the world economy this year and next, blaming Russia's war in Ukraine for disrupting global commerce, pushing up oil prices , threatening food supplies and increasing
Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

TORONTO — Sunwing Airlines Inc. says thousands of passengers remain stranded and the start of vacations delayed for others as the company continues to struggle with a technical problem that has grounded flights.
As single-sports betting arrives in Ontario, experts warn of pitfalls to avoid

As single-sports betting arrives in Ontario, experts warn of pitfalls to avoid

Along with seeing sports games in person these days, fans in Ontario are also able to bet on those games as a new gambling system comes into play in the province.
CREA reports home sales down in March, average price up 11.2 per cent from year ago

CREA reports home sales down in March, average price up 11.2 per cent from year ago

OTTAWA — Home sales in Canada fell in March, while prices were up 11.2 per cent compared with a year earlier, Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesday. The association said home sales in March were down 16.
Stocks open higher, but tech weakness holds gains in check

Stocks open higher, but tech weakness holds gains in check

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street Tuesday as more earnings reports from big companies roll in. Technology companies continued to be weak, keeping the gains in check. The S&P 500 index edged up 0.
New York Times promotes Joseph Kahn to executive editor

New York Times promotes Joseph Kahn to executive editor

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times has named Joseph Kahn as its new executive editor, replacing Dean Baquet as leader of the storied paper's newsroom.
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