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B.C. concrete workers hold the line in 10-week strike

B.C. concrete workers hold the line in 10-week strike

Union says morale remains high as workers push for better wages and benefits
Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground after shaking off four-week losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground after shaking off four-week losing streak

Stocks closed broadly higher Monday amid hopes on Wall Street that the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach as it tees up a new round of tariffs on imported goods next week. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%.
Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

Taxes, trade, tariffs among key topics for federal leaders on first full campaign day

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders spent their first full day on the election campaign trail talking about taxes, transfers, tariffs and the trades.
Canadian and U.S. stocks surge higher Monday on latest tariff headlines

Canadian and U.S. stocks surge higher Monday on latest tariff headlines

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rallied to start the week after reports that a new round of U.S. tariffs scheduled to take effect on April 2 might be narrower than first expected.
Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, Canadian business leaders say they're not optimistic that any meaningful reprieve is in the works. "Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy ...
Former mayor Gregor Robertson to run with Liberals in Vancouver

Former mayor Gregor Robertson to run with Liberals in Vancouver

Robertson: “The rise of hostility in our own backyard and around the world is threatening our rights, our freedoms, our very sovereignty.”
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 The leaders of the four federal political parties are expected to be on the campaign trail this week. Trade and how they will deal with U.S.
Long-time BIV reporter Nelson Bennett retires

Long-time BIV reporter Nelson Bennett retires

Bennett was an integral part of the publication’s newsroom for nearly 14 years
Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

OTTAWA — Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

OTTAWA — When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Liberal party confirmed the move on social media late Saturday.