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OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday — even as the central bank braces for an economic hit.

A pair of gloves worn by Wayne Gretzky during his last Stanley Cup run with the Edmonton Oilers is going up for auction.

QUÉBEC — Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador urged a provincial legislature committee on Tuesday to abandon a forestry reform bill that would reserve large swaths of the province's forests for logging.

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.'s historic purchase of Hudson's Bay trademarks will go ahead after an Ontario judge granted permission for the deal.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted higher and pulled closer to their record as the wait continues for more updates on President Donald Trump’s tariffs and how much they’re affecting the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.

OTTAWA — An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from border cities have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules.

Not all workplace benefits plans are created equal. Experts say it's important to understand what's in the plan before signing a contract at a new job, and whether there's room to negotiate some extra perks better tailored to your life.

TORONTO — Oxford Properties Group has signed a deal to buy the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's 50 per cent stake in a group of office properties in Western Canada that they co-own for $730 million.

CALGARY — Some oilsands producers are removing workers and shutting production from their sites as wildfires rage in northeastern Alberta. Cenovus Energy Inc.

OTTAWA — Few would confuse Hollywood action star Tom Cruise with Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem.