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Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile…
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth…
Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will…
Fed officials discussed possible rate hike ‘fairly soon’
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials earlier this month discussed the need to raise a key…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
NY lawmakers: Cuomo is moving to cut funds to fight cancer
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing a $25 million reduction to…
Most oil pipeline opponents leave North Dakota protest camp
CANNON BALL, N.D. – Most of the Dakota Access pipeline opponents abandoned their protest camp…
Global stocks steady as Fed minutes fail to sway investors
LONDON – Global stock markets were trading in narrow ranges Thursday after the minutes to…
Cash-strapped Canadians put less into TFSAs in 2016, survey finds
TORONTO – A new survey suggests Canadians contributed less to their tax-free savings accounts last…
Vancouver seeking judicial review of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver is launching another court case in a bid to…
Lessons the tooth fairy can’t teach: Allowances can help kids learn financial savvy
TORONTO – Robin Taub paid her two kids a weekly sum when they were younger…
Claims for US jobless benefits tick up, level still healthy
WASHINGTON – More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but claims remained at a…
S&P/TSX composite index loses ground after record rallies, Wall Street mixed
TORONTO – Some stock markets in North America lost ground Wednesday after minutes released by…
US average 30-year mortgage rate edges up to 4.16 per cent
WASHINGTON – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week, continuing a holding pattern that…
US musician makes mics in Russia using Kalashnikov machinery
TULA, Russia – Claims of hacking by the Russian state may be feeding international tensions,…
CIBC will remain patient in acquisition of PrivateBancorp, CEO Victor Dodig says
TORONTO – CIBC will remain disciplined and patient on its efforts to buy Chicago-based lender…
Former Valeant and Philidor executives plead not guilty in fraud scheme
MONTREAL – A former executive with Valeant Pharmaceuticals and the head of a defunct U.S.…
Wabush 3 mine project a ‘significant’ boost for Labrador West: IOC
LABRADOR CITY, N.L. – The Wabush 3 mine project in Labrador West is going ahead…
Well fracking companies say oilfield services prices still too low for profits
CALGARY – The two largest publicly traded Canadian oilfield fracking companies say prices for their…
American Apparel won’t be fully ‘Made in U.S.A.’ anymore, Gildan says
MONTREAL – Some American Apparel branded clothing will be made outside the United States for…
Toronto stock market continues slide, major New York indexes mixed
TORONTO – Canada’s largest stock market continued its second day of declines Thursday while major…
Sessions: US to continue use of privately run prisons
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Jeff Sessions signalled Thursday his strong support for the federal government’s…
Homeland Security chief: No use of military for deportations
MEXICO CITY – Seeking to tamp down growing unease in Latin America, U.S. Homeland Security…
China’s Recon buys $100M majority stake in Millennium Films
HONG KONG – China’s footprint in Hollywood is expanding following a wire and cable maker’s…