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Telus offers hundreds of buyouts to workers across the country

Telus offers hundreds of buyouts to workers across the country

VANCOUVER — For the second time this month, Telus is offering buyouts to hundreds of employees across the country. The telecom company said it's offering "generous" buyout packages as part of the company's push for more self-serve solutions.
Groups call on Ottawa to activate foreign influence registry as election approaches

Groups call on Ottawa to activate foreign influence registry as election approaches

OTTAWA — Members of diaspora communities are urging Ottawa to get its planned foreign influence transparency registry up and running before the coming general election.
S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell 200 points Thursday amid widespread weakness, while U.S. stock markets slid in the afternoon after a mixed trading day, led by a 2.8 per cent decline on the Nasdaq.
B.C. to adopt made-in-Canada biodiesel regulation

B.C. to adopt made-in-Canada biodiesel regulation

B.C. moves to protect nascent biodiesel industry from American subsidized products
Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell sharply as Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% Thursday for its fifth drop in six days after setting an all-time high last week.
Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

TORONTO — In what could be a near-term high water mark, all of Canada's Big Six banks beat analyst expectations in the first quarter as the economy chugged along through the end of January despite the growing threat of tariffs and the apparent crumbl
Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned.
B.C. semiconductor startup Emtar Technologies raises $18.5M

B.C. semiconductor startup Emtar Technologies raises $18.5M

Global demand for semiconductors may not be met for about a decade, says expert
B.C. small businesses have lowest confidence among provinces, says CFIB

B.C. small businesses have lowest confidence among provinces, says CFIB

Short-term confidence among West Coast SMBS falls 12 points below the historic average, according to barometer
Security firm claims Thind Properties left $145K bill unpaid

Security firm claims Thind Properties left $145K bill unpaid

Latest lawsuit against embattled B.C. developer comes from Group Security Services