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Court approves sale of Bootlegger to subsidiary of parent company

Court approves sale of Bootlegger to subsidiary of parent company

An Ontario court has given Comark Holdings Inc. permission to sell its Bootlegger business to a subsidiary of its parent company.
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from 'reciprocal' tariffs

The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S.
Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study

Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study

Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.
'Asleep at the wheel': Michigan city braces for impact of Trump's tariffs

'Asleep at the wheel': Michigan city braces for impact of Trump's tariffs

FLINT — Just north of downtown Flint, Mich., a two-story red brick building known as Factory One sits as just one reminder of the rich history here of the American automobile industry.
Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.
Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with help from the IMF

Argentina says it will lift the country's strict currency controls with help from the IMF

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The libertarian government of President Javier Milei on Friday announced that it would lift most of the country’s strict capital and currency controls on Monday, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the
Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

EDMONTON — Two of the Alberta Law Foundation's three provincially appointed board members have resigned in protest over proposed legislation that they say amounts to political interference in how vulnerable people access the justice system.
Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs

Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there are signs the global and Canadian economies are slowing as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war escalated again Friday, with China announcing it will push up retaliatory tariffs to 125 per cent.
Canadian, U.S. markets close higher, capping off topsy turvy week

Canadian, U.S. markets close higher, capping off topsy turvy week

Canadian and U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, capping off a tumultuous week that saw nausea-inducing drops and intense spikes driven largely by tariff headlines out of the United States.
US stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic week

US stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks jumped Friday in another manic day on Wall Street, while the falling value of the U.S.