
Governing body of English rugby league approves franchise move to Ottawa
The governing body of English rugby league has accepted a bid to put a franchise in Ottawa. Toronto’s Eric Perez, who helped bring the sport

Governing body of English rugby league approves franchise move to Ottawa
The governing body of English rugby league has accepted a bid to put a franchise in Ottawa. Toronto’s Eric Perez, who helped bring the sport

Long-awaited end to Canada’s tariff standoff with U.S. finally at hand
Canada’s year-long standoff with the Trump administration over punitive U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs is finally over, removing a key hurdle in efforts to ratify

Ottawa-Vanier MPP Des Rosiers to resign seat for academic posting later this year
A Liberal member of Ontario’s legislature says she will resign later this year. Nathalie Des Rosiers says she was appointed the next principal of Massey

Provinces asking feds for $138 million to help buy out flooded properties
Flood-ravaged provinces are asking the federal government to provide almost $138 million to move or buy out homeowners affected by previous years’ inundations, according to

Update: Air Canada stock hits new high on news of exclusive talks to buy Transat AT
Air Canada’s interest in buying rival Transat AT Inc. for about $520 million got positive feedback from industry watchers and stock traders after the two

Ottawa’s annual rate of inflation stays at 1.7% despite carbon tax pressure
Ottawa’s annual inflation rate kept steady at 1.7 per cent for a third straight month in April while the rest of Ontario and Canada saw

Ottawa MPP Marie-France Lalonde seeks federal seat in Orléans
Ontario Liberal politician Marie-France Lalonde wants to run for Parliament to replace retired general Andrew Leslie in the Ottawa riding he’s vacating after just one

Onex signs agreement to buy WestJet in deal valued at $5B, including debt
Onex Corp. has signed a friendly deal to buy WestJet Airlines Ltd. in a transaction it valued at $5 billion, including assumed debt. Under the

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
Tilray update Tilray Inc. will release its first-quarter results on Tuesday. The Nanaimo, B.C.-based company’s CEO recently identified the U.S. and Europe as the focus

Ontario raising 417 speed limit to 110 km/h in pilot project
Ontario will be raising speed limits to 110 kilometres an hour on Highway 417 and two other 400-series highways in the province. Transportation Minister Jeff
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