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S&P/TSX composite down more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

S&P/TSX composite down more than 350 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 350 points Friday amid broad-based losses, while a 2.2. per cent loss on the Nasdaq led the declines in U.S. stock markets. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 367.05 points, or 1.
5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes B.C. south coast

5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes B.C. south coast

No reports of damage have been received at this time.
Vancouver’s top planner pushes for faster, simpler development approvals

Vancouver’s top planner pushes for faster, simpler development approvals

From redundant policies to slow negotiations, Josh White says it’s time for change
Heiltsuk First Nation adopting new constitution

Heiltsuk First Nation adopting new constitution

First Nation in Bella Bella region to adopt constitution that blends modern, customary laws
Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

TORONTO — Canadian retail sales surged higher at the end of last year to post their largest monthly increase since May 2022, but Statistics Canada says its early estimate for January pointed to a pullback to start 2025.
Rob Shaw: NDP drug policy reversal proves politicians never say sorry

Rob Shaw: NDP drug policy reversal proves politicians never say sorry

New Democrats perfect the art of 'taking action' by cleaning up their own messes
Calls for health warnings on B.C. alcohol face pushback

Calls for health warnings on B.C. alcohol face pushback

UVIC professor says requiring producers to put health warnings on labels would be most efficient
No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

No more boom and bust? B.C. real estate sees balance heading into 2025

Rapid price escalations that characterized past two decades not yet materializing
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

The free trade agreement is a nation-to-nation agreement, so there’s no one else to appeal to if a country decides not to respect a decision.
70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

OTTAWA — Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States, a new poll suggests.