National Business

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 100 points Friday, as industrials, base metals and telecom led the way lower, while U.S. markets were up, recovering losses from earlier in the day.

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Canada’s oldest company has found a way to keep six of its stores open — for now — but will begin liquidating the remainder on Monday.

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.

Mayors of several Canadian border cities and towns are calling for support from the federal government as the tariff war with the United States starts to hurt their communities, warning of dire economic consequences if Ottawa doesn't act immediately.

VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for Metro Vancouver's beleaguered transit network, but a public transit advocate says it still leaves a massive funding gap.

U.S. stocks shook off a weak start and ended slightly higher, enough to break a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Friday after being down for most of the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is proposing a free-trade zone for goods and services within Atlantic Canada to help the region withstand United States' tariffs.

HALIFAX — The fishing season for baby eels is set to begin in the Maritimes, but at least one First Nation says it won't abide by federal rules that limit the lucrative catch.

TORONTO — Several arriving and departing flights between cities across Canada and London's Heathrow Airport were cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close Friday, with further flight disruptions e

TORONTO — Jane Wilcox thought it was a simple mix-up when customs officers pulled her husband aside at the Punta Cana airport as they were heading back to Toronto.