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TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TSX rises, U.S. markets mixed after more tariffs take effect, BoC cuts rate

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed, after 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum officially kicked in and the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate by a quarter-point to 2.
U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

OTTAWA — Prices will rise, the economy will suffer and the Bank of Canada can't lower interest rates enough to shield Canadians from the worst impacts of a prolonged trade war with the United States.
B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

The finalization of the agreement means people can expect to see the legislature "work together and make progress on the big challenges" the province is facing, says premier.
Vancouver is country’s strongest hotel market, says Avison Young

Vancouver is country’s strongest hotel market, says Avison Young

Commercial real estate firm says city leads in occupancy, daily rates and RevPAR
Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps batting stocks around

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps batting stocks around

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks mostly rose after getting some relief from an encouraging inflation update. But even on a rare up day for the market, President Donald Trump’s trade war still knocked stocks around. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
Updated: Vancouver leads nation in high-rise development charges, says think tank

Updated: Vancouver leads nation in high-rise development charges, says think tank

Development charges create benefits but inequalities too, according to Conference Board of Canada
Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

Trump vows to take back 'stolen' wealth as tariffs on steel and aluminum imports go into effect

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S.
B.C. retail sector bracing for tariff tumult

B.C. retail sector bracing for tariff tumult

Retailers may turn to Mexico and Asia amid U.S.-Canada trade dispute
Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

Trump called Canada a ‘tariff abuser.’ Does Ottawa mistreat American importers?

U.S. President Donald Trump this week continued to single out Canada as a bad trading partner, claiming in a social media post that his northern neighbour is a “tariff abuser” that charges high rates on American goods. The vast majority of U.S.
Surrey Board of Trade appoints new CEO

Surrey Board of Trade appoints new CEO

SBOT board member Joslyn Young moves into senior executive position