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S&P/TSX composite finishes higher despite lower oil prices, U.S. stock markets up

S&P/TSX composite finishes higher despite lower oil prices, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped Canada's main stock index climb over 100 points on Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose and oil prices fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 109.26 points higher at 26,718.62. A rally in the U.S.
You just retired (or are about to). Now what?

You just retired (or are about to). Now what?

If there’s a single group of people who are likely to be experiencing the most consternation over recent market events , it’s those who have just retired or who are on the cusp of hanging it up.
No decision on temporary Ontario Science Centre location, minister says

No decision on temporary Ontario Science Centre location, minister says

TORONTO — Ontario has not made any decisions on a temporary science centre while a new one is being built at Ontario Place, the infrastructure minister said Tuesday, despite previously indicating one would be operating by Jan. 1, 2026.
US stocks approach their all-time high as oil prices tumble

US stocks approach their all-time high as oil prices tumble

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose toward their all-time high on Tuesday after oil prices eased further on hopes that Israel’s war with Iran will not damage the global flow of crude. The S&P 500 climbed 1.
Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism

Maine governor brings charm offensive to N.B. to win back Canadian tourism

FREDERICTON — On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas for Canadian tourists to return to the United States, despite their apparent anger over the political climate.
Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals

Carney says Canada will meet new NATO spending target by developing critical minerals

THE HAGUE — Canada will reach an even higher NATO spending target in part by developing its critical minerals and the infrastructure needed to get them to market, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as the annual leaders' summit of alliance members got u
Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated books

Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated books

In a test case for the artificial intelligence industry, a federal judge has ruled that AI company Anthropic didn’t break the law by training its chatbot Claude on millions of copyrighted books.
In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights

In line with Trump, North Carolina legislature takes aim at transgender rights

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump's political agenda on transgender rights squeezed through the North Carolina Senate this week, as state lawmakers prepare for their anticipated summer recess by the week's end.
S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

CALGARY — Oilsands output is forecast to hit a new record this year and add another half a million barrels a day from last year's levels by 2030 despite global crude price uncertainty, S&P Global Commodity Insights says in a new report.
Exercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous

Exercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous

Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it's baking outside. Your brain tries to keep your body within a degree or two of 98.