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Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments.
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show.
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

NEW YORK (AP) — Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant.
Weaker trucking demand drives down profits at TFI International

Weaker trucking demand drives down profits at TFI International

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says profits fell 40 per cent in its latest quarter amid weaker shipping demand from consumers and businesses.
Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire's reign and significantly dimming the possibility that the business dating back to 1670
Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

NEW YORK (AP) — Many of Tina Knowles’ fondest childhood memories are of sitting under a pecan tree as her mother recited the history of their family, stretching back generations.
Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war . The S&P 500 climbed 1.
Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model

Weinstein's #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from a former model

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s #MeToo retrial opened Wednesday, giving a new jury a fresh look at familiar rape and sexual assault allegations — plus a newly added claim from a former model.
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