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Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Markets mixed after volatile trading day amid ongoing U.S. tariffs concerns

Monday's results come on the heels of big declines Thursday and Friday after Trump announced a sweeping round of global tariffs Wednesday evening, adding fuel to concerns that a recession is on the way.
Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight

Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended another tumultuous day lower as markets reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight. The S&P 500 sank 0.2% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.
Exporters rush to become USMCA-compliant — but just how hard is that?

Exporters rush to become USMCA-compliant — but just how hard is that?

MONTREAL — Exporters are stampeding to certify their goods under North America’s free trade pact to avoid new tariffs imposed by the United States, with many wondering whether they'll qualify — and others suddenly "discovering" the true origins of th
Coast Capital, Prospera, Sunshine Coast credit unions explore merger

Coast Capital, Prospera, Sunshine Coast credit unions explore merger

New financial institution would have 730,000 customers, manage more than $38.6B in assets
BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

OTTAWA — A pair of reports from the Bank of Canada pointed to declining business and consumer sentiment in the first quarter and increased worries about a recession even before the latest round of tariffs announced by U.S.
Mark Carney marks start of B.C. tour with campaign stop in Victoria

Mark Carney marks start of B.C. tour with campaign stop in Victoria

Carney said he would protect workers from U.S. tariffs by building new trade relationships overseas and breaking down inter-provincial trade barriers.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election campaign and trade The federal election heads into its third week with the party leaders trying to pitch themselves as the best person to stand up to Donal
COPE, One-City, secure council seats in Vancouver's municipal byelection

COPE, One-City, secure council seats in Vancouver's municipal byelection

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's left-of-centre parties have secured two council seats in Saturday's municipal byelection in a vote that was seen as a litmus test for Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party, which swept to dominance in 2022.
B.C. lawyer heads to new hearing after 'landmark' mental health decision

B.C. lawyer heads to new hearing after 'landmark' mental health decision

West Vancouver lawyer Bijan Ahmadian had findings of professional misconduct sent back to a new Law Society of B.C. hearing panel after the B.C. Court of Appeal found his family doctors' evidence was erroneously dismissed.
Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada's economy in the face of the trade war with the U.S., as the NDP pledges to make sure more Canadians have access to a family doctor.