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'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank for a second straight day Friday, marking even sharper losses than Thursday as U.S. President Trump's tariffs continue to stir recession fears.
B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14
Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs: Saskatchewan premier

Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs: Saskatchewan premier

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he remains concerned with U.S. tariffs on Canadian products but thinks talking with American officials helped Canada avoid a worse outcome.
In tree rings, Concordia researchers peer into Quebec's 19th century climate

In tree rings, Concordia researchers peer into Quebec's 19th century climate

Quebec tree rings dating back nearly 200 years indicate snowpack in the Gaspésie mountains has declined considerably in recent decades, Concordia University researchers suggest in a study that could give further insight into dwindling caribou herds a
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific to end their privately funded polar tour.
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth, and the Federal Reserve will focus on keeping price increases temporary, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't want to be "exuberant about dodging the bullet" with U.S.
Rogers reveals buyer, structure of $7B deal for stake in its network infrastructure

Rogers reveals buyer, structure of $7B deal for stake in its network infrastructure

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has revealed that a group led by U.S. investment management company Blackstone Inc. is the buyer in its proposed $7 billion sale of a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure.
Hudson's Bay closures to cause job losses well beyond the retailer

Hudson's Bay closures to cause job losses well beyond the retailer

TORONTO — When Hudson's Bay closes the vast majority of its stores in June, the job losses will extend beyond the storied retailer's own workforce.
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.
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