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Bitcoin neared $90,000 in a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

Bitcoin neared $90,000 in a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

NEW YORK (AP) — As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump's reelection last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high.
Union says it will challenge Ottawa's intervention in B.C. port work stoppages

Union says it will challenge Ottawa's intervention in B.C. port work stoppages

The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia is planning a court challenge after the federal government moved to end the work stoppage.
Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault

Canada steadfast on climate plan despite Trump re-election: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — Donald Trump's re-election in the United States will not impact Canada's commitment to fighting climate change, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Tuesday.
Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post

Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post

OTTAWA — Postal workers across the country could be off the job starting Friday if there’s no breakthrough in contract negotiations with Canada Post — a disruption that would come just ahead of the busy Christmas holiday season.
S&P/TSX composite rises as Shopify shares soar, U.S. markets end post-election rally

S&P/TSX composite rises as Shopify shares soar, U.S. markets end post-election rally

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, buoyed by a 21-per-cent gain in Shopify Inc. shares, while U.S. markets pulled back after a weeklong post-election rally. Following Donald Trump's victory last week in the U.S.
CAE chief executive Marc Parent to leave company in August 2025

CAE chief executive Marc Parent to leave company in August 2025

MONTREAL — Flight simulator maker CAE Inc. says its chief executive Marc Parent is set to leave the company in August 2025 and a search for his replacement has begun.
Trump campaign promises unlikely to harm entrepreneurship: Shopify CFO

Trump campaign promises unlikely to harm entrepreneurship: Shopify CFO

Shopify Inc. executives brushed off concerns that incoming U.S. President Donald Trump will be a major detriment to many of the company's merchants.
RioCan cuts nearly 10 per cent of staff in efficiency push

RioCan cuts nearly 10 per cent of staff in efficiency push

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says it cut almost 10 per cent of its staff in October in a restructuring push for greater efficiency as the company also holds back on new construction.
Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower as the Trump trade cools

Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower as the Trump trade cools

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged lower as momentum came out of the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Tuesday, coming off its latest record.
Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police

Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Two people have been charged after a Metro Vancouver Transit Police investigation turned up guns and illicit drugs, including fentanyl disguised as dog treats.