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Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week's Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event's executive director says.
B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs

B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs

VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of tariffs, but for harvesters of British Columbia's geoduck clams, that's a high hurdle, said BC Seafood Alliance executive director Christina Burridge.
Alberta premier defends $4.8-million office budget increase

Alberta premier defends $4.8-million office budget increase

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a nearly 23 per cent increase to her office's budget, saying it's coming at the expense of the Energy Ministry as her office assumes some formal and financial responsibility for promoting the pro
Telus, Nvidia announce plans to develop 'sovereign AI factory' in Quebec

Telus, Nvidia announce plans to develop 'sovereign AI factory' in Quebec

Canadian telecommunications giant Telus and U.S. artificial intelligence tech heavyweight Nvidia have announced plans to build what they call a "sovereign AI factory" in eastern Quebec.
Alberta won't use public money to clean up abandoned wells: energy minister

Alberta won't use public money to clean up abandoned wells: energy minister

CALGARY — Alberta's energy minister says the government will not draw on the public purse to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells. “We will not put public tax dollars into cleaning up wells,” Brian Jean told reporters Tuesday.
Shopify shares to trade on Nasdaq, moving from New York Stock Exchange

Shopify shares to trade on Nasdaq, moving from New York Stock Exchange

OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. is moving its U.S. stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange, beginning March 31.
B.C. doles out grant funding to bolster food manufacturing sector

B.C. doles out grant funding to bolster food manufacturing sector

KELOWNA, B.C. — The B.C. government is contributing $6.6 million in grant funding to food manufacturing firms across the province, saying it will help create jobs and bolster domestic food security.
Alimentation Couche-Tard earns US$645 million in third quarter as revenues rise

Alimentation Couche-Tard earns US$645 million in third quarter as revenues rise

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says it earned US$645 million in its third quarter. That's up 3.3 per cent from US$624.4 million during the same quarter a year earlier. For the quarter ended Feb. 2, revenues were US$20.9 billion, up 6.
Hudson's Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing 'disappointing'

Hudson's Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing 'disappointing'

TORONTO — The possible liquidation of Hudson's Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, and highlighting the hit other companies could take as part of its downfall.
'First thing out of the gate': Saskatchewan budget to address tariffs from two fronts

'First thing out of the gate': Saskatchewan budget to address tariffs from two fronts

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s finance minister says more details are coming Wednesday as the province introduces a 2025 budget facing a vise-squeeze from both China and the United States.