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One worker dead, two injured after collapse at construction site north of Montreal

One worker dead, two injured after collapse at construction site north of Montreal

BLAINVILLE — The underground walls of a construction site north of Montreal collapsed on Tuesday morning, killing one worker and injuring two others. Police in Blainville, Que., said they received a call around 11 a.m.
RCMP investigate after electric substation shot at, causing oil leak and power outage

RCMP investigate after electric substation shot at, causing oil leak and power outage

LLOYDMINSTER — An investigation is underway after an electricity substation near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary was shot at Monday, spilling oil and leaving thousands in the dark.
Indigenous groups send eviction notice to Quebec forestry companies

Indigenous groups send eviction notice to Quebec forestry companies

MONTREAL — Two Indigenous organizations have issued eviction notices to a number of Quebec forestry companies in the province's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Mauricie and Côte-Nord regions.
S&P/TSX composite closes up Tuesday, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite closes up Tuesday, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index made gains Tuesday to close at another record high after a mixed inflation report, while U.S. markets ended down. The Canadian market, which was closed Monday, ended up 83.70 points at 26,055.
Weekend work a key sticking point between Canada Post, workers

Weekend work a key sticking point between Canada Post, workers

Weekend work remains a glaring obstacle in negotiations between Canada Post and its employees, who have threatened to walk off the job Friday in what would be their second strike in less than six months amid an "existential crisis" for the institutio
Kansas businesses hit by Trump's trade war are wooing Canadian customers

Kansas businesses hit by Trump's trade war are wooing Canadian customers

OTTAWA — The head of the chamber of commerce in Topeka, Kan., is in Ottawa this week seeking to strengthen ties as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to rattle cross-border business relationships.
Liberals to hold 2026 party convention in Montreal

Liberals to hold 2026 party convention in Montreal

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will preside over his first Liberal convention as party leader and prime minister next spring. The Liberal party's national board of directors says the convention will be held in Montreal from April 9 to 11.
US stocks sink as S&P 500 falls to its first loss in 7 days

US stocks sink as S&P 500 falls to its first loss in 7 days

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell on Tuesday, as momentum slowed for Wall Street after it rallied from a deep hole nearly all the way back to its all-time high set earlier this year . The S&P 500 fell 0.
After success in France, Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins Bayern Munich

After success in France, Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins Bayern Munich

Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles, who spent the last three seasons with France's Lyon on loan from Angel City FC of the NWSL, has been sold to Bayern Munich.
Vintners and brewers thrilled with supports in Ontario budget

Vintners and brewers thrilled with supports in Ontario budget

TORONTO — Ontario's vintners and brewers are thrilled with the support provided by the province in its latest budget, saying it helps stabilize the industry in uncertain times.