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Canadian consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2023 on U.S. tariff fears

Canadian consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2023 on U.S. tariff fears

OTTAWA — A new report says fears of a trade dispute with the United States have pushed consumer confidence in Canada to its lowest level in over a year.
S&P/TSX composite down 150 points as energy, base metal and tech stocks fall

S&P/TSX composite down 150 points as energy, base metal and tech stocks fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down 150 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in energy, base metal and technology stocks, while the price of oil fell below US$70 per barrel. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 150.
Rob Shaw: B.C. ships dirty American coal but NDP scoffs at leveraging it

Rob Shaw: B.C. ships dirty American coal but NDP scoffs at leveraging it

The province’s big opportunity to push back on Trump’s tariffs is being ignored for political reasons
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after its 3-day losing streak yanked it from its record

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after its 3-day losing streak yanked it from its record

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting following a batch of mixed profit reports. The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in early Tuesday trading. It’s coming off a three-day losing streak after setting an all-time high last week.
Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates

Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates

OTTAWA — Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond to looming U.S. tariffs without supersizing their debt burdens, a new report says.
Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

MONTREAL — He wasn't on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump's shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night's French-language debate.
Why Jim Pattison Group is suing Metro Vancouver

Why Jim Pattison Group is suing Metro Vancouver

Lawsuit alleges Metro Vancouver's work caused property damage to Pattison's plant
B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

Canada's C-Tow was awarded the legal fees after winning trademark case against the 'confusingly similar' named U.S. company Sea Tow
Vancouver’s auditor general estimates $78M in savings by 2029

Vancouver’s auditor general estimates $78M in savings by 2029

Bulk of 'positive financial impact' to come from improved permit cost recovery model
Trump says he's moving forward with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week

Trump says he's moving forward with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week

While the original executive order was tied to the flow of deadly fentanyl, the president said earlier this month the pause would allow time to reach a "final economic deal."