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White House says tariffs moving forward but there's still room for negotiation

White House says tariffs moving forward but there's still room for negotiation

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said again Wednesday he plans to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties — but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff plans could change through negotiations.
Polls suggest a close race as federal election approaches

Polls suggest a close race as federal election approaches

OTTAWA — Multiple polls now suggest the next federal election will be a tight race, and at least one major pollster has the Liberals leading the Conservatives for the first time in nearly four years.
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed after latest tariff talk

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed after latest tariff talk

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets muddled to a mixed close.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum. The S&P 500 finished the day an iota higher, less than 0.

Immigrant-owned firms suffer from productivity gap for variety of factors: StatCan

OTTAWA — Companies owned by newcomers to Canada tend to struggle taking their businesses to the next level more than Canadian-born founders, new data suggests.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Council votes 6-3 to direct staff to compile list of DTES non-profits, non-governmental organizations and their funding sources
Investigation involving Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­mayor focused on alleged police misconduct

Investigation involving Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­mayor focused on alleged police misconduct

Police watchdog-ordered probe was for 'purported traffic stop' of Ken Sim, not alleged impaired driving
Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives learn how not to handle a Trump controversy

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives learn how not to handle a Trump controversy

Opposition party's first free vote a masterclass in losing control of a political narrative
Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

TORONTO — Canadian asset owners representing about $53 billion in holdings say they're disappointed that Canada's financial institutions have left net-zero emissions initiatives and are calling for them to follow through on climate commitments.
Bryan Yu: B.C. homebuyers gain leverage as listings rise and prices dip

Bryan Yu: B.C. homebuyers gain leverage as listings rise and prices dip

Metro Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­home prices see sharpest monthly drop in nearly two years, pointing to shifting market dynamics
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