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Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8% for its best day in two months Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 2.5%.
Green Party’s Adriane Carr resigns Vancouver council seat

Green Party’s Adriane Carr resigns Vancouver council seat

Carr: 'I have lost trust and confidence in the mayor. In my opinion, some of his actions do not genuinely mesh with his mantra that we are all one team.'
Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration

Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration

OTTAWA — Ottawa has added 60 new drones at the Canada-U.S. border and the RCMP will deploy two new helicopters this week as officials move to ratchet up security.
Public pension holdings in natural gas companies a risk: report

Public pension holdings in natural gas companies a risk: report

TORONTO — Canada's public pension funds should rethink the billions of dollars they've invested in natural gas infrastructure amid the global push to reduce emissions, a report out Wednesday from a climate advocacy group says.
UFV gets millions in funding to co-lead agri-tech mentorship project

UFV gets millions in funding to co-lead agri-tech mentorship project

Project trains entrepreneurs to pitch investors and navigate early stage troubles while linking them with experts and others in the sector
Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

OTTAWA — Canadian industry groups are calling on the government to protect businesses if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S.
Province launches review of BC Timber Sales

Province launches review of BC Timber Sales

New forests minister Ravi Parmar puts together panel of forest experts to conduct review
National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects home sales to grow 8.6 per cent this year, saying a surprisingly strong fourth quarter in 2024 bodes well for a rebound in most housing markets across the country.
Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

TORONTO — Almost half of Canadians say inflation and the cost of living will continue to be the biggest financial challenge they face this year, according to a new survey from TD Bank.
Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about phone, internet and television services jumped 38 per cent in the 2023-24 reporting year, says the watchdog that handles grievances about Canadian telecommunications providers.