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Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower

Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower

Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its record high a day earlier, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%.
NDP ready to open 'gates' to pass Liberal GST holiday bill separate from $250 rebate

NDP ready to open 'gates' to pass Liberal GST holiday bill separate from $250 rebate

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is ready to introduce motions as early as today that would help the Liberals pass legislation to create their promised GST holiday but only if they separate it from their parallel promise to send $250
Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who's on Trump's tariff team

Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who's on Trump's tariff team

WASHINGTON — As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action.
Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

From permits to profits, neighbouring province's model proves hard to beat
Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post, even with less than a month to go before Christmas.
Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

Angus Reid Institute survey also shows perceived link between corruption and high cost of living
Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Premiers divided across Canada over how to tackle potential trade war
NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST break during the holidays, he won’t back the $250 rebate proposal unless the government expands eligibility to the most vulnerable.
Black-owned B.C. businesses get boost through grant program

Black-owned B.C. businesses get boost through grant program

Law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell distributing $100K to six businesses across Canada
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