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Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs

Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs

Stocks fell on Wall Street as the Trump administration stepped up pressure on trading partners to make deals before punishing tariffs imposed by the U.S. take effect. The S&P 500 lost 0.8% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave back 0.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario signed an agreement with Alberta to build infrastructure and energy corridors that include a possible railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region, the premiers of both provinces announced on Monday.
Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals — even as he gave himself more time to make those deals.
TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms

TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms

TORONTO — TikTok says it's pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions including the Juno Awards and the Toronto International Film Festival as it prepares to comply with a federal order to shut down operations in Canada.
Mondelez Canada discontinuing Jersey Milk chocolate bars amid low consumer demand

Mondelez Canada discontinuing Jersey Milk chocolate bars amid low consumer demand

TORONTO — Mondelez Canada Inc. says it's no longer producing Jersey Milk chocolate bars.
Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame

Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s once-illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread home that inspired books, hosted parties until dawn and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, was burned down by gangs this
Ayissi fuses African tradition and Parisian craft with bold flower forms at fall couture show

Ayissi fuses African tradition and Parisian craft with bold flower forms at fall couture show

PARIS (AP) — Beneath an opulent chandelier in a sunlit salon, Imane Ayissi’s fall couture show once again fused African tradition with Parisian craft. Monday's running motif was the flower, explored in bold, distinct ways.
Among couture’s last independents, Iris Van Herpen unveils ‘living’ algae dress in Paris

Among couture’s last independents, Iris Van Herpen unveils ‘living’ algae dress in Paris

PARIS (AP) — For years, Dutch wunderkind and celebrity favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion’s edge — not just with boundary-pushing designs conjured from banana leaves, cocoa beans and 3D-printed polymers, but also by standing apart as one o
Cardi B, a live crow, and Schiaparelli’s monochrome vision open Paris couture week

Cardi B, a live crow, and Schiaparelli’s monochrome vision open Paris couture week

PARIS (AP) — Paris couture week opened Monday not with sequins or red carpet pageantry, but with the surreal sight of Cardi B and a live crow. Wrapped in a custom Schiaparelli gown of graphic fringe, the U.S.
Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers failed in their quest to bring the Stanley Cup home, but a new report says their playoff run gave a significant boost to spending at the city's restaurants.