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TORONTO — Ontario is moving to gut protections for endangered plants and animals as part of a mining bill, environmental groups say, with some calling it the most comprehensive attack on the province’s at-risk species legislation in nearly two decade

TORONTO — Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.

OTTAWA — Retail sales dropped 0.4 per cent to $69.3 billion in February as sales fell at new car dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for March suggested an increase of 0.

TOKYO (AP) — The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven expressed confidence Friday the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown.

ST. JOHN'S — New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are the latest provinces to pledge to work together and knock down trade barriers as Canada faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

CALGARY — Precision Drilling is trimming its planned 2025 capital spending due to market uncertainty and a possible dip in demand from the oil and gas producers that contract its rigs.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally kept rolling Thursday as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs said they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay can now prepare to auction off 4,400 artifacts and art pieces along with the 355-year-old royal charter that launched the now-ailing company.

TORONTO — A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto's Pearson Airport on Thursday morning, officials said, describing it as an isolated incident that did not target the airport itself.