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Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver

Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver slowed last year compared with 2023 and the rental stock is growing, but there's a shortage of units for families, and the wait-list for social housing is getting longer, a new report shows.
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Canada's envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity

Canada's envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope Francis, who earned the respect of vastly different people.
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S&P/TSX composite inches down while U.S. markets see gains

S&P/TSX composite inches down while U.S. markets see gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended the week with a slight dip, while U.S. markets saw a boost as major American corporate heavyweights began reporting earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 17.02 points at 24,710.51.
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About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

VATICAN CITY (AP) — More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners, church and political leaders that ended Friday, the eve of his state funeral in St.
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Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.

Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.

MISSISSAUGA — The international trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump has complicated collecting trading cards in Canada.
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Gamesmanship alive and well in NHL playoffs: 'It's always there'

Gamesmanship alive and well in NHL playoffs: 'It's always there'

OTTAWA — Senators head coach Travis Green suggested to reporters the Maple Leafs were manipulating the officials to get penalty calls.
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Big Tech carries Wall Street higher despite uncertainty about the trade war

Big Tech carries Wall Street higher despite uncertainty about the trade war

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech stocks carried major U.S. indexes higher to close out the market’s latest roller-coaster week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Friday, adding to its big gains over the previous three days.
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FBI arrests a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities

FBI arrests a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crack
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Transplant recipients and other immunocompromised people worry about measles exposure

Transplant recipients and other immunocompromised people worry about measles exposure

TORONTO — Laurie Miller, a 59-year-old heart transplant patient exposed to measles in Stratford, Ont., says her story speaks to the risks people who are immunocompromised face during an outbreak.
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6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador's Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported.
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