National Business

Whether it's for a celebration, a gathering or an evening to unwind, Canadians increasingly favour non-alcoholic options over beer, wine and spirits.

TORONTO — Broad-based gains led Canada's main stock index higher Friday in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 122.10 points at 25,020.13.

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver home sales rose 31.2 per cent on a year-over-year basis in December, capping a "pivot year" for the market where the number of homes that changed hands in the region ticked higher.

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 may be heading for its first gain since Christmas. The main gauge of Wall Street’s health rose 0.5% in early trading Friday and was on track to break a five-day losing streak.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his vow in March to block the acquisition. “We need major U.S.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Anna Keenan likes to keep up with public transit trends. The City of Charlottetown's sustainable transportation officer said she learned on Instagram of a new way students are travelling to school: a bike bus.

A judge is asking the Alberta government to consider developing minimum safety standards for clothing donation bins after three people got stuck trying to get inside and died.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's latest property assessments show values remain generally flat compared to the previous year, but researchers warn the numbers don't herald housing affordability in the famously expensive province.

TORONTO — Energy and base metals stocks led Canada's main stock index higher on the first trading day of 2025, while U.S. stock markets started the year in the red.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped to start 2025. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Thursday, marking its first five-day losing streak since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.