National Business

TORONTO — Ontario is taking a concrete step toward an idea Premier Doug Ford has championed to build a tunnel under Highway 401. Ford has spoken often of the need to address gridlock and railed against lost productivity as a result of it.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose again as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they’re unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade war. The S&P 500 climbed 0.

TORONTO — With the Liberal Party poised to form a minority government following the election, economists say the focus now shifts toward Prime Minister Mark Carney's spending promises amid the trade war with the United States.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll.

Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter and said the impact of tariffs on its business are likely to be “manageable.

The average cost of raising children is nearing $300,000, according to Statistics Canada — and that’s only up until 17 years old.

Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter and said the impact of tariffs on its business are likely to be “manageable.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Amazon’s first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's thousands of Starlinks .

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — The Mounties are alleging that a man from a Mi'kmaq First Nation struck a fisheries officer with his car as the officer was attempting to carry out an inspection early Saturday.

Canada's main stock index saw a modest uplift Monday as the federal election campaign came to an end, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of earnings reports from tech heavyweights. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 88.08 points at 24,798.59.