National Business

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The judge presiding over a defamation case against Fox News said Wednesday he likely will order an independent review to determine whether the network improperly withheld evidence, a step that could lead to sanctions.

TORONTO — The City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have drafted an agreement detailing their proposed partnership surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which aims to shield the company from suffering any losses related to matches in

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady and telegraphed that it may need to keep rates higher for longer as the effects of tighter borrowing conditions continue to ripple through the economy.

TORONTO — Mortgage experts expect the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its key interest rate to add heat to the country's real estate markets.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices.

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $18.4 million, up from $16.6 million a year earlier, as acquisitions helped its revenue more than double.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate target on hold at 4.5 per cent on Wednesday. Here is the text of the central bank's rate announcement: The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 4.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials unveiled three new high-tech policing devices Tuesday, including a robotic dog that critics called creepy when it first joined the police pack 2 1/2 years ago.

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it does not expect to recover any material amount from U.K.-based Cineworld Group PLC, its once-suitor which owes the Toronto movie theatre chain $1.24 billion. U.K.

TORONTO — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP and its institutional partners have signed a deal to acquire freight container leasing company Triton International Ltd. for about US$4.7 billion in cash and shares.