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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.
US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economic outlook

US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economic outlook

WASHINGTON (AP) — US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month , signaling that Americans are spending more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.
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.
So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here's how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

So Donald Trump wants more border security? Here's how the RCMP is ramping up efforts

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk in the RCMP's Windsor, Ont., detachment, working on investigations and performing administrative duties.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Hudson's Bay in court Hudson’s Bay is scheduled to be back in court Monday to advance a creditor protection case it launched March 7 amid subdued consumer spending,