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CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty

CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year as homebuyers stayed on the sidelines amid the uncertainty created by the trade war with the United States.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier after its manic roller-coaster ride

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier after its manic roller-coaster ride

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.
US shoppers increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy rises

US shoppers increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy rises

WASHINGTON (AP) — US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month , signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.
Mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection, again

Mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection, again

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.
CMHC reports seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts slowed in February

CMHC reports seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts slowed in February

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in February slowed four per cent compared with January.
Telegram's CEO Durov back in Dubai as France investigates criminal activity on his messaging app

Telegram's CEO Durov back in Dubai as France investigates criminal activity on his messaging app

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said Monday that he has travelled from France to Dubai as French authorities continue to investigate criminal activity on his messaging app. Durov revealed his whereabouts in a post on his Telegram channel.
Hudson's Bay creditor protection case returns to court

Hudson's Bay creditor protection case returns to court

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to be back in court Monday morning where it will seek approval to begin liquidating its entire business, putting more than 9,000 jobs at risk.
Canadians in several cities join 'Tesla Takedown' protests against Musk, Trump

Canadians in several cities join 'Tesla Takedown' protests against Musk, Trump

SURREY, B.C. — Canadians in several cities, including Ottawa and Vancouver have joined a wave of "Tesla Takedown" protests to denounce CEO Elon Musk and his role advising U.S. President Donald Trump.
N.B. premier meets with governor of Massachusetts amid ongoing U.S. trade war

N.B. premier meets with governor of Massachusetts amid ongoing U.S. trade war

BOSTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says her meeting with the governor of Massachusetts about strengthening the relationship between the province and the state amid the ongoing trade was “productive.
Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with President Donald Trump "as soon as possible.