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'People's court' endorses Putin indictment for aggression

'People's court' endorses Putin indictment for aggression

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A “people’s court” without legal powers has confirmed an indictment against Russian President Vladimir Putin for the crime of aggression in Ukraine and called for his arrest.
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Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year. Here's why

Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year. Here's why

OTTAWA — After a steep and rapid climb in prices, Canada's inflation rate is expected to fall significantly this year, giving comfort to economists worried about untamed price growth but little relief to Canadians who have fallen behind.
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FTX's Bankman-Fried faces new charges in updated indictment

FTX's Bankman-Fried faces new charges in updated indictment

NEW YORK (AP) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faced new fraud charges Thursday, as prosecutors accused him of cheating thousands of investors out of billions of dollars while casting himself as a trustworthy ”savior of the cryptocurrency industry" —
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,188.19, down 5.14): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 89 cents, or 2.01 per cent, to $45.24 on 16.3 million shares.
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Federal and three provincial privacy commissioners launch TikTok investigation

Federal and three provincial privacy commissioners launch TikTok investigation

GATINEAU, Que. — Federal and several provincial privacy authorities say they will jointly investigate TikTok
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S&P/TSX composite stays flat Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX composite stays flat Thursday despite energy gains, U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended the day largely unchanged as strength in the energy sector was offset by softness in other sectors, while U.S. markets rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 5.14 points at 20,188.19.
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Stocks climb, breaking a 4-day losing streak for Wall Street

Stocks climb, breaking a 4-day losing streak for Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks shook off a midday slump and ended higher on Wall Street, ending a four-day losing streak. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Thursday. The Nasdaq composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose.
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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec reports loss of 5.6 per cent in 2022

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec reports loss of 5.6 per cent in 2022

MONTREAL — The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec reported a loss of 5.6 per cent in 2022, a year marked by a simultaneous decrease in both stock and bond markets. Net assets declined by $18 billion to $402 billion as of Dec.
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Ontario government to table budget March 23

Ontario government to table budget March 23

TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce its budget on March 23. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced the date today, saying the budget will outline a "strong future" for Ontario during uncertain economic times.
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Loblaw faces fresh price hikes, signalling food inflation won't ease any time soon

Loblaw faces fresh price hikes, signalling food inflation won't ease any time soon

Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it's facing fresh price hikes from suppliers, signalling food inflation won't be easing any time soon, but Canada's biggest grocer is still expecting its profits to rise this year.
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