LAVAL, Que. – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has announced a US$4.4-billion friendly deal to buy Texas-based CST Brands Inc.. The announcement comes after news of a possible deal between the two convenience store companies became public last week. Quebec-based Couche-Tard (TSX:ATB.B) says it will pay US$48.53 cash per share of CSTRead More

Ottawa, August 20 An Indo-Canadian Sikh Cabinet Minister, Bardish Chagger, was sworn in as the new leader of the government in the House of Commons, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the Canadian Parliament, the media reported. “This is a tremendous opportunity. I have been involved inRead More

KINGSTON, Ont. — Hordes of Tragically Hip fans will descend on Kingston, Ont. today as the rockers return to their hometown to wrap the “Man Machine Poem” tour. It’s going to be a bittersweet evening of celebration and reflection as the venerated Canadian band performs what many believe could beRead More

Toronto: The Tragically Hip is wrapping up its ‘Man Machine Poem’ tour in Kingston tonight at 8:30 p.m. and those who weren’t able to secure tickets to the big event still have a chance to catch the show. Check out the list below to see what venues across Toronto willRead More

Toronto: A man has been rushed to hospital following a shooting in Yorkville overnight. It happened near Yorkville Avenue and Bellair Street. According to Toronto Paramedic Services, one male, who is believed to be in his 20s, was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries. No suspect information hasRead More

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jane Philpott is reimbursing taxpayers $3,700 after it was disclosed her office paid thousands to a Toronto-based limo company owned by a Liberal supporter. Philpott apologized for the “excessive costs” related to her work travel billed to Executive Sedan Livery Service Inc. “This does not liveRead More

Toronto:- Approval for Toronto’s top cop has soared in recent months, according to a new poll. The Forum Research poll found 68 per cent of respondents approve of the job Chief Mark Saunders is doing – up from 48 per cent in May. The poll found that approval of SaundersRead More

The City of Toronto is fourth on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual list of most “liveable” cities once again in 2016, a spot it has held each year since 2009. The list analyzes five different categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, ranking 140 cities across the worldRead More

CALGARY — A former flight attendant suing WestJet says a review into the airline’s workplace harassment policies validates her view that the company is failing to protect its employees. The Calgary-based airline (TSX:WJA) hired professional services firm Ernst & Young to do the independent review between March and July. ARead More

TORONTO — More than eight per cent of Ontario households were in arrears with their electricity bills at the end of 2015, owing more than $172.5 million. The Ontario Energy Board reports 566,902 homes were in arrears last year, 263 fewer customers than were behind in their electricity bills atRead More