The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city's troubled Downtown Eastside that includes pausing the construction of net new supportive housing units.

Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election next Wednesday and send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, The Canadian Press has learned.

British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the looming threat of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province's energy independence. Dix says there was urgency before the U.S.

TD Bank Group says it's appointed Jacqueline Sanjuas as global head of financial crime risk management. The bank says in a ...

The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his quick thinking when he saw smoke coming from the back compartment.

OTTAWA — Liberal lawmakers defended their endorsements of candidates to replace outgoing leader Justin Trudeau on Thursday, ...

President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep. Economic growth is solid , driven by ...

At the Jan. 23 Timmins Police board meeting, chair Kraymr Grenke and vice-chair Kristin Murray were both re-elected for another one-year term. “Thank you for the confidence in me in this role,” said ...

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Thursday, helped by strength in industrial and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up ...