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OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $924 million in October as exports rose for the first time since June. The agency said Thursday the result compared with a deficit of $1.3 billion in September.

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.

While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.

One of the key issues in negotiations has been a push to expand delivery to the weekend, but the two sides are at odds over how to staff the expansion.

Mayor of Vancouver talks public safety, housing and development at BIV event

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it's sent another round of counter-proposals to the federal mediator appointed to help it reach a deal with Canada Post as a countrywide strike nears the three-week mark.

MONTREAL — Air Canada plans to bar carry-on bags and impose a seat selection fee for its lowest-fare customers in the new year, as discount carrier tactics increasingly enter the mainstream. Starting Jan.

The new plant was projected to increase manufacturing capacity from 24 million cells to 130 million cells annually

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned design for its new home after construction costs soared by $200 million.

OTTAWA — Canada will beef up its border security in time for the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday as he appeared at a House of Commons committee.