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Spain, Greece, continue to worry investors
Europe's debt crisis threatened to further undermine Spain's ability to borrow Wednesday, as lenders demanded yields that neared the seven per cent level that forced ...
Chrétien urges closer China and Canada ties
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien cemented trade relations with China in the 1990s, bonds he continues to strengthen as president of the InterAction Council — ...
Federal Reserve moves closer to more stimulus
Federal Reserve policymakers are more open to additional moves to stimulate the U.S. economy if growth falters or threats escalate. Minutes of the central bank's April ...
Oil a net benefit to Canada, studies suggest
The debate over the benefits of oil exports to Canada’s economy continued Wednesday with the release of two reports, one which tried to debunk the ...
Canadians to get opt-out tool for history-tracking web ads
Canadians who get creeped out by web ads that seem to know a little too much about their personal habits should have access in the ...
Vermont becomes 1st state to ban fracking
Oil field workers drill into the Gypsum Hills near Medicine Lodge, Kan., using horizontal drilling and a technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to ...
U.S. housing starts rise in April
U.S. builders started work on more homes and apartments last month and requested more permits to build single-family homes. The increases suggest the battered housing ...
JPMorgan faces FBI investigation, lawsuits
The FBI confirmed Wednesday it has opened a “preliminary” investigation into a $2 billion US trading loss at the biggest U.S. bank, JPMorgan Chase. The head ...
Canada's environmental standards lagging, advisory panel says
New research by a soon-to-be axed environmental advisory group warns that Canada is falling behind on international business standards for greener technologies, as well as ...
Factory sales rebound in March
A new report on manufacturing suggests the Canadian economy rebounded in March, reversing the previous month's surprising contraction and pointing to a resumption of modest ...
Eating disorder patients in Canada, denied treatment 
At least a dozen adult patients with eating disorders have been discharged from a B.C. treatment program despite failing health, CBC News has learned.They say ... Full story
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Madrassah booted from Toronto school pending hate probe
A Toronto Islamic school that runs weekend classes at a Scarborough, Ont., high school has been barred from teaching there, pending a police investigation into ...
Tories tout safeguards in Chinese firm's telecom deals
Security concerns raised about foreign companies operating in Canada's telecommunications industry have been addressed and Canadians can rely on a safe and secure system, Prime ...
Coffee drinkers reassured about health risks
Coffee drinkers can be reassured about the health risks of enjoying their cup of java, doctors say. In a study of more than 402,000 men and ...
Environment panel never pushed carbon tax, president says
The head of a federal advisory group on the environment says his group never suggested that the federal government adopt a carbon tax. David McLaughlin was ...
Ontario hunters' personal data stored in U.S.
The personal information of Ontario residents who apply for hunting and fishing licences is being stored in the United States, where it is subject to ...
Suspect arrested in SkyTrain iPad robbery
A suspect has been arrested in the beating of a woman in a wheelchair and the theft of her iPad at a SkyTrain station last ...
Man guilty of killing fiancée during sex
Jamie Leopold, pictured here with Laura Lee Robertson, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. (RCMP)A Nova Scotia man charged with murdering his fiancée has been ...
Black bear shot dead by Halton police
A black bear spotted in a small wooded area near several Burlington, Ont., homes was shot dead Wednesday by Halton police officers. Residents reported the bear ...
Gardiner 'structurally sound' but repairs necessary
The Gardiner Expressway will need “significant rehabilitation” over the next decade, which will cost millions to complete and will leave Toronto drivers coping with unwanted ...
Canada not immune to after shock if Greek crisis escalates, says Flaherty
The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION By: Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press Posted: 2:13 PM | Comments: (including replies) | Last Modified: 4:54 PM Enlarge Image Finance Minister ...