Stellantis, Microsoft sign 5-year partnership for AI push

The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, September 4, 2024.

The legacy automaker eyes 60 per cent data centre footprint cut by 2029 as it leans into big tech in software, AI Race. Deal is set to co-develop 100+ initiatives at Stellantis.

Exclusive: Carney’s pitch to unlock trillions in global investment

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the 2026 Liberal National Convention in Montreal, Canada, on April 11, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He’s pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.

Sunwing Vacations cancels all Cuba operations until October amid island’s fuel crisis

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Sunwing Vacations has both extended and broadened its suspension of operations in Cuba, as the popular tourist hub remains cut off from oil shipments.

Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.

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Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, and several related to the maintenance of existing pipelines, according to White House documents.

Gatorade was the first sports drink. Now, the company behind it is targeting non-athletes

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Gatorade parent company PepsiCo said Thursday they’re hoping to broaden their customer base to include non-athletes who are also trying to hydrate — whether they’re on a long flight, going for a walk or nursing a hangover.

Canadian Real Estate Association downgrades housing market forecast due to ‘oil shock’

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Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its housing market forecast following a jump in fixed mortgage rates and weaker than expected housing sales in the first three months of 2026. CREA had been forecasting higher sales, based on the idea that pent-up demand would emerge, especially from first-time buyers.

Air travel faces ‘unprecedented’ fuel crisis as war squeezes supply, experts warn

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Europe has “maybe six weeks” of jet fuel left, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain throttled. Here’s what consumers should know.

Surging prices provide ‘adrenaline shot’ for Canadian helium industry

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The global shortage of helium caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is providing a boost to Canada’s nascent helium industry.

Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await

A Waymo autonomous vehicle is shown in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks — including the harsh reality of Canadian winters — as it seeks to expand north.

Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues

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A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.