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B.C. premier says feds and premiers have right-left strategy to tackle Trump tariffs

B.C. premier says feds and premiers have right-left strategy to tackle Trump tariffs

A meeting last week between the premiers and Trudeau discussed Canada's diversity of representation, and how it could bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks.
S&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets down ahead of jobs report

S&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets down ahead of jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.
Returning to the office a few days a week is worth the commute, experts say

Returning to the office a few days a week is worth the commute, experts say

What are you missing by staying home?
Canada Post strike: Key issues in the dispute that's holding up mail delivery

Canada Post strike: Key issues in the dispute that's holding up mail delivery

The ongoing Canada Post strike has reached the three-week mark as the two sides continue to trade proposals through a government-appointed mediator.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips below its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000

Stock market today: Wall Street slips below its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slipped below their records in the runup to a big jobs report due on Friday. The S&P 500 edged down 0.2% Thursday after setting an all-time high for the 56th time this year the day before.
Metro Vancouver to look for cost savings after hiking taxes and fees

Metro Vancouver to look for cost savings after hiking taxes and fees

Metro’s operating expenses are also set to rise sharply in the coming years, climbing to $2.2 billion in 2029 from $1.2 billion in 2024.
Kamloops pulp mill bargaining will set standard for workers across Western Canada, unions say

Kamloops pulp mill bargaining will set standard for workers across Western Canada, unions say

Unifor and PPWC join forces to negotiate industry-leading contracts
One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

Investors accounted for almost 40 per cent of Kelowna condo buyers in 2019
CPKC rail buying more Ballard fuel-cell engines

CPKC rail buying more Ballard fuel-cell engines

CPKC to acquire 98 hydrogen fuel cell locomotive engines from Ballard
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit narrowed in October

Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit narrowed in October

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.