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‘Not in my backyard’ pushback blocking much-needed affordable housing, experts say

‘Not in my backyard’ pushback blocking much-needed affordable housing, experts say

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Concerns over a lack of parking that led councillors in St. John's, N.L., to axe a proposal for affordable housing last week are part of a larger trend that is halting much-needed development across the country, experts say.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Tariffs Canadian businesses face a new reality this week with the impending tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the United States starting Tuesday.
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trad
'No victory dances' in Alberta's oil and gas sector, but relief over lower tariffs

'No victory dances' in Alberta's oil and gas sector, but relief over lower tariffs

EDMONTON — With U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods set to begin Tuesday, business groups say even the reduced tariff on Canadian energy will damage economies on both sides of the border. U.S.
Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in a generation show conflicting altitude readings

Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in a generation show conflicting altitude readings

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S.
Recovery crews return to the Potomac debris after the deadly

Recovery crews return to the Potomac debris after the deadly

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Recovery crews and divers searched the Potomac River for remains and cleared wreckage Saturday from the midair collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter that killed 67 people.
Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau , Rohit Chopra , in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra , in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.
‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter's black box recovered

‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter's black box recovered

ARLINGTON, Va.
Former Fox Sports reporter Julie Stewart-Binks accuses a top executive of sexual assault

Former Fox Sports reporter Julie Stewart-Binks accuses a top executive of sexual assault

A former Fox Sports reporter and anchor filed a lawsuit Friday against the network and top executive Charlie Dixon, saying he sexually assaulted her after coaxing her up to his hotel room to discuss Super Bowl plans in 2016 and was later pushed out o
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