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Number of Canadians with favourable view of U.S. has fallen, poll suggests

Number of Canadians with favourable view of U.S. has fallen, poll suggests

WASHINGTON — Amid months of tariffs and taunts from U.S.
Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the letters he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders about new tariff rates are "the deals," as Carney prepares to meet with his cabinet on tariffs and the trade negotiations.
Vancouver council approves Rupert, Renfrew station area plan

Vancouver council approves Rupert, Renfrew station area plan

Infrastructure, including water system to fight fires, not in place to accommodate growth
Vancouver’s auditor general: ‘My job isn’t to make people look bad’

Vancouver’s auditor general: ‘My job isn’t to make people look bad’

Mike Macdonell became the City’s first-ever auditor general in September 2021
S&P/TSX composite hits new highs, U.S. markets up amid trade uncertainty

S&P/TSX composite hits new highs, U.S. markets up amid trade uncertainty

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed at a record high on Monday on strength in industrials and technology, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 175.60 points at 27,198.85. U.S.
Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes held near their records following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues that he may ultimately back down on them. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.1% Monday.
Kelowna crane collapse case needs action now: union

Kelowna crane collapse case needs action now: union

The union representing hundreds of crane operators across the province is calling for charges to be laid in the case of the Kelowna industrial accident that killed five.
Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
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: Trade U.S. trade issues are expected to continue to be top of mind this week after U.S.
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.1 per cent at $84.2 billion in May

Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.1 per cent at $84.2 billion in May

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, edged up 0.1 per cent to $84.2 billion in May.