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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

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Canada Post Canada Post is warning about possible delays after unionized workers at the Crown corporation started last week to refuse to work overtime as part of a
What's open and closed on Memorial Day?

What's open and closed on Memorial Day?

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
If you haven't left yet, it may be too late to avoid the Memorial Day travel rush

If you haven't left yet, it may be too late to avoid the Memorial Day travel rush

DALLAS (AP) — Freeways and airports across the U.S. filled up on Friday as more people made their getaways for the long Memorial Day weekend . Even as politics and the nation's aging air traffic infrastructure rattle the U.S.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.8 per cent in March at $69.8 billion

Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.8 per cent in March at $69.8 billion

OTTAWA — Retail sales rose 0.8 per cent to $69.8 billion in March, helped by an increase in new car sales as Canadians looked to get behind a new set of wheels before tariffs started to raise prices.
Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Senate votes to block California’s rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted on Thursday to block California’s first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 , moving to kill the country's most aggressive effort to transition toward electric vehicles as President D
Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested three people in connection with a luxury car fraud ring across five provinces.
Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year

Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year

Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year, saying it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies.
Quebec judge approves sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to investor group

Quebec judge approves sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to investor group

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved the sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to a group of Quebec investors, giving the struggling manufacturer a new lease on life.
What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

What to know about the US Senate's effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Congress may stop California from implementing its first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Canadian automotive executives call for greater ambition amid Trump threats

Canadian automotive executives call for greater ambition amid Trump threats

TORONTO — Canadian auto industry leaders say the country has to use the Trump-induced industrial crisis as an incentive to build bigger at home.