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Lululemon to hike some prices as it copes with 'uncertainty' from tariffs: execs

Lululemon to hike some prices as it copes with 'uncertainty' from tariffs: execs

Your next purchase from Lululemon Athletica Inc. might cost you more. The Vancouver-based apparel company revealed Thursday that it hopes to weather new and possibly incoming tariffs by passing along some of the costs to customers.
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Five things to know about Canada's counter-tariffs on the U.S.

Five things to know about Canada's counter-tariffs on the U.S.

OTTAWA — After U.S. President Donald Trump boosted steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent, some industry groups and the Official Opposition have called on the federal government to retaliate in kind.
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Minister says Ottawa reviewing defence spending 'top to bottom' ahead of NATO summit

Minister says Ottawa reviewing defence spending 'top to bottom' ahead of NATO summit

OTTAWA — Ottawa is reviewing its spending "from top to bottom" as Canada's closest allies call on Canada to hike defence spending to levels not seen since the height of the Cold War, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Thursday.
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S&P/TSX composite index manages slight gain while U.S. markets close lower

S&P/TSX composite index manages slight gain while U.S. markets close lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index managed a slight gain Thursday while U.S. markets closed down on a choppy day that included headlines on trade tensions softening as well as a very public fallout between U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be engaging in behind-the-scenes trade discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Search group warns against fake fundraisers exploiting two children missing in N.S.

Search group warns against fake fundraisers exploiting two children missing in N.S.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia search and rescue organizations are warning the public about fundraisers claiming they'll use donated cash to search for two missing children.
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Transat shares leap after restructure of hefty pandemic debt

Transat shares leap after restructure of hefty pandemic debt

MONTREAL — Transat AT Inc. shares soared Thursday after the travel company announced major restructuring of pandemic-era debt in a deal that forgives hundreds of millions of dollars owed. Its stock price jumped 27 cents or 16 per cent to close at $1.
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Canada Post union files labour practices complaint

Canada Post union files labour practices complaint

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post over ongoing contract negotiations, as the union scrambles to overcome bargaining pushback from both management and its membership.
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Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend

Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend

MONTREAL — Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after last year's event veered off course due to heavy congestion, flooding and some ill-timed patio inspections.
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Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance took off like one of SpaceX’s rockets. It was supercharged and soared high. And then it blew up.
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