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Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet

Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet and is essential in
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As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

HALIFAX — The fishing season for baby eels is set to begin at midnight in the Maritimes, but at least one First Nation says it won't abide by federal rules that limit the lucrative catch.
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ADOPT ME: Young Duke is a big, lovable lap dog

ADOPT ME: Young Duke is a big, lovable lap dog

This seven-month-old mastiff knows plenty of commands and is almost fully potty trained
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S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stock markets also down

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stock markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower Thursday after giving back gains from earlier in the day, while U.S. markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 8.97 points at 25,060.24.
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Statistics Canada says retail sales down in January as shoppers reined in spending

Statistics Canada says retail sales down in January as shoppers reined in spending

OTTAWA — Retail sales fell 0.6 per cent to $69.4 billion in January as sales in the auto sector moved lower, Statistics Canada said.
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Argos add veteran coaches Marshall, Shivers to round out Dinwiddie's staff

Argos add veteran coaches Marshall, Shivers to round out Dinwiddie's staff

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have added two big names to their coaching staff as they prepare to defend their Grey Cup title this season.
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'Everybody's scared': Hudson's Bay staff stare down possible job losses

'Everybody's scared': Hudson's Bay staff stare down possible job losses

TORONTO — Lately, Kevin Grell feels an instant heaviness settle over him when he walks through the door at Hudson's Bay's east Toronto fulfilment centre. He and the other workers at the Scarborough site assemble online orders for the retailer.
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Canadian Music Week founder launches legal action against Departure Festival

Canadian Music Week founder launches legal action against Departure Festival

TORONTO — The founder of Canadian Music Week is taking the new owners of Departure Festival to court, alleging they've breached their contract and failed to pay fees tied to their acquisition of his music industry conference.
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down nearly 200 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the base metal and telecommunications sectors, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 177.
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Canada's Mitton wins shot put gold at world indoor track and field championships

Canada's Mitton wins shot put gold at world indoor track and field championships

NANJING — Sarah Mitton won Canada’s first gold medal at the world indoor track and field championships Friday, capturing the women’s shot put title with a throw of 20.48 metres. Jessica Schilder, of the Netherlands, won silver (20.
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