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So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here's how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here's how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk in the RCMP's Windsor, Ont., detachment, working on investigations and performing administrative duties.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including the Hudson's Bay creditor protection case and home sales figures for February.
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End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists

End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists

OTTAWA — Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government's temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada is set to release February inflation figures on Tuesday.
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Grocers ramp up ready-made meals as Canadians balance convenience and costs

Grocers ramp up ready-made meals as Canadians balance convenience and costs

Grocers are investing more in the ready-made meal category as consumers balance their desire for convenience with a pullback in discretionary spending.
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NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station

NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Just over a day after blasting off , a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts . The four newcomers — representing the U.S.
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Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

HALIFAX — After placing a framed photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on a table, Matthew Burke steps back and takes a mighty swing with a baseball bat. Glass shatters as the frame explodes. The obliterated image vanishes.
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Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each.
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Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson's Bay will leave a hole in the country's retail landscape, as Canada's oldest company prepares to wind down in the coming months unless it can find a last-minute solution.
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Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

MONTREAL — Canada and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism between the two countries, a type of agreement one tourism expert says will become more common as Canada strengthens its bonds with European Union nations and l
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Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

EDMONTON — Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't fazed by the new prime minister's move to kill the consumer carbon levy.
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