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Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in 'Super Team Canada'

Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in 'Super Team Canada'

TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape.
CAE stands to grow with global upswing in military spending, CEO says

CAE stands to grow with global upswing in military spending, CEO says

MONTREAL — Flight simulator maker CAE Inc. stands to grow with a global upswing in military spending, chief executive Marc Parent said as the company reported its latest quarterly results.
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.
Trump meets with Syria's insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Trump meets with Syria's insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S.
Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power

Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power

TORONTO — Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.
'The Lion King' circle of life to end in Toronto after less than a year

'The Lion King' circle of life to end in Toronto after less than a year

TORONTO — "The Lion King" will soon utter its final roar in Toronto. Mirvish Productions announced Tuesday that the last performance of the critically acclaimed and award-winning musical will take place Aug. 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.
Wall Street rises again as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025

Wall Street rises again as the S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose Tuesday following an encouraging report that showed inflation unexpectedly slowed across the country last month. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
S&P/TSX composite ends higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ends higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index closed higher on Tuesday, lifted in part by a jump in the price of oil. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 84.68 points at 25,616.86. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 269.67 points at 42,140.
Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don't expect that to last

Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don't expect that to last

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation cooled for the third straight month in April even after some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, though economists and many business owners expect inflation will climb by this summer. Consumer prices rose 2.
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