National Business

Vancouver-area home sales were down two per cent in July compared with last year, as the city's real estate board says it continues to believe the market is showing early signs of recovery.

Hilary Weston, an Irish-Canadian fashion mogul and former lieutenant-governor of Ontario who devoted time to issues tied to women, volunteerism and youth, has died at 83.

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says the auto market remained resilient last month despite trade disruptions in the industry. The firm estimates 172,000 vehicles were sold in July, up 6.9 per cent year-over-year.

A new federal rule proposed Tuesday would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of the operator's sight without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. will soon have a new top dog. The Markham, Ont.-based pet goods retailer announced Tuesday that president and chief operating officer Greg Ramier will become its CEO later this year.

Soon after Rachel Calvelli got married, she and her husband wanted to take six months off work and travel across North America.

OTTAWA — Labour experts say another postal service strike is unlikely after unionized Canada Post workers rejected their employer's latest round of offers in a forced vote and the parties mull their next steps.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to recover most of their sharp loss from Friday’s wipeout. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% Monday, following its worst day since May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.3%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 2%.

MONTREAL — Quebec’s Environment Department has fined Northvolt for allegedly releasing wastewater with high levels of aluminum and chromium at its Montérégie region site.

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say this has been the deadliest construction holiday in 10 years on the province's roads and trails. Police say 38 people died in collisions involving vehicles during the two-week period spanning July 18 to Aug.