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Industrial and tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets rise

Industrial and tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets rise

TORONTO — Strength in technology and industrial stocks helped Canada's main stock index move higher Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also climbed, led by a 1.3 per cent gain for the Nasdaq. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 29.
Stock market today: Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street near an all-time high

Stock market today: Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street near an all-time high

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix, Oracle and other technology stocks lifted U.S. indexes as their profits pile higher and excitement builds around the moneymaking prospects of artificial intelligence. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Elections BC continues to investigate ABC Vancouver’s finances

Elections BC continues to investigate ABC Vancouver’s finances

Four rival parties call on Elections BC to conclude probe before April 5 byelection
Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada's political leaders need to be united in the face of U.S.
U.S. tariffs could slow M&A activity in first half of 2025: KPMG report

U.S. tariffs could slow M&A activity in first half of 2025: KPMG report

TORONTO — A new report says tariffs proposed by the United States on Canadian goods could cause merger and acquisition activity to slow in the first six months of the year.
Rob Shaw: Diversifying B.C. trade too late for tariff storm after past NDP misfires

Rob Shaw: Diversifying B.C. trade too late for tariff storm after past NDP misfires

Shuttered trade offices, missed opportunities leaves province scrambling for solutions
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home. When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S.
Bryan Yu: B.C. unemployment ends year at 6%, while housing had weak 2024

Bryan Yu: B.C. unemployment ends year at 6%, while housing had weak 2024

Lower Mainland’s housing market ends the year with higher sales and prices, but challenges remain
B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

VICTORIA — Contract talks between the British Columbia government's unionized public sector workers start today with a union leader forecasting a difficult round of bargaining. B.C.
From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada.
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