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Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

TORONTO — Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
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Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Regulator defends Indigenous course content after lawyer sues, alleging defamation over Kamloops Indian Residential School claims
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Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.
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Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

OTTAWA — Retail sales dropped 0.4 per cent to $69.3 billion in February as sales fell at new car dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for March suggested an increase of 0.
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B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

Industry association argues weak demand and tariffs will increase vehicle ownership costs
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Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Speaking to reporters, B.C. Premier David Eby would not commit to overriding the commissioner’s decision or even getting involved.
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UPDATE: U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

UPDATE: U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

U.S. President Trump’s order comes less than a month after the Vancouver-based Metals Company said it was seeking U.S. approval to mine critical minerals deep in the Pacific Ocean.
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Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre’s pen packs a punch, Carney’s signature keeps things calibrated

Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre’s pen packs a punch, Carney’s signature keeps things calibrated

A pseudoscientific look at how leadership styles show up in the strokes and slants of the federal leaders' signatures
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Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least

Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally kept rolling Thursday as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs said they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.
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Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches

Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches

With just a few days of campaigning left, leaders are pounding home key messages and setting their sights on ridings they hope to flip — or ones they risk losing.
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