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S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets pared back earlier gains but still ended the day up as investors took in the latest comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House.
Vineyards in NY wine country push sustainability as they adapt to climate change

Vineyards in NY wine country push sustainability as they adapt to climate change

PENN YAN, N.Y. (AP) — A decade ago, Scott Osborn would have eagerly told prospective vineyard owners looking to join the wine industry to “jump into it.” Now, his message is different.
Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

WINNIPEG — The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.
'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.
No Canadian finalists make Griffin Poetry Prize short list for first time

No Canadian finalists make Griffin Poetry Prize short list for first time

TORONTO — No Canadians are in the running for the Griffin Poetry Prize for the first time in the literary award's 25-year history.
Hot Docs one step closer to selling Ted Rogers Cinema after conditional offer

Hot Docs one step closer to selling Ted Rogers Cinema after conditional offer

Hot Docs is one step closer to selling its flagship theatre that's located in Toronto's midtown Annex neighbourhood.
Movie Review: A tactile, retro-coded fantasy in ‘The Legend of Ochi’

Movie Review: A tactile, retro-coded fantasy in ‘The Legend of Ochi’

“The Legend of Ochi,” a scrappy and darkly whimsical fable about a misunderstood teenage girl on a dangerous quest, has the feeling of a film you might have stumbled on and loved as a kid.
Charles Burnett on the never-ending battle of 'Killer of Sheep'

Charles Burnett on the never-ending battle of 'Killer of Sheep'

NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Burnett has been living with “Killer of Sheep” for more than half a century. Burnett, 81, shot “Killer of Sheep” on black-and-white 16mm in the early 1970s for less than $10,000.
U.S. trade policies cast shadow of uncertainty over Canadian forestry industry

U.S. trade policies cast shadow of uncertainty over Canadian forestry industry

U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies are creating uncertainty for the Canadian forestry industry. Sean McLaren, president and chief executive of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday that he doesn’t expect the U.S.
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