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Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says

Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says

OTTAWA — Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including drones, helicopters and personnel in case of a "surge" at the border, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday in response to Donald Trump's
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation

Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves.
Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff

Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff

OTTAWA — Here's how notable 91Ô­´´ politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from Canada: "The fact is we need them, and they also need us.
'A family member stabbing you right in the heart': Ford decries Trump tariff threat

'A family member stabbing you right in the heart': Ford decries Trump tariff threat

TORONTO — The prime minister must take a threat from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on tariffs seriously, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday, promising the province will also take steps of its own.
Shipping container of teddy bears pulled out of river near Montreal

Shipping container of teddy bears pulled out of river near Montreal

MONTREAL — A shipping container full of teddy bears that fell into the St. Lawrence River near the Port of Montreal over the weekend has been successfully removed.
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation

Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves.
'Let's do this': Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed coal mine sooner than later

'Let's do this': Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed coal mine sooner than later

CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. — A mayor in southwestern Alberta is hoping for an immediate meeting with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss a coal project his community has voted in favour of being built.
Barrick Gold says four employees charged and detained pending trial in Mali

Barrick Gold says four employees charged and detained pending trial in Mali

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says four employees at its Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali have been charged and detained pending trial. The 91Ô­´´ gold miner says it refutes the charges, but did not say what they entailed.
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs

‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to 91Ô­´´ government officials this year to say grocers were charging exorbitant prices despite receiving a federal subsidy.
Financial regulators reviewing alleged high-pressure bank sales tactics

Financial regulators reviewing alleged high-pressure bank sales tactics

TORONTO — Financial regulators say they're looking into allegations of high-pressure sales practices in 91Ô­´´ bank branches.