Statistics Canada says retail sales down in January as shoppers reined in spending

OTTAWA — Retail sales fell 0.6 per cent to $69.4 billion in January as sales in the auto sector moved lower, Statistics Canada said. "Consumers tightened their belts to start the year with retail sales retreating more than expected in January after a strong showing in December," said TD economist Maria Solovieva in a note. […]

Active membership Required to Read Full Story

Business, Economy, Finance

March 21, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down almost 100…

S&P/TSX composite rises, loonie also higher Tuesday after tariff reprieve

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain…

Ontario colleges, universities and businesses call for more post-secondary funding

TORONTO — Three major organizations representing Ontario’s colleges, universities and…

This is an example headline 2

This is an example headline