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S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index climbed higher on Wednesday and U.S. stock markets closed out the trading day mixed as investors digested an uncertain interest rate outlook south of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 18.46 points at 26,559.
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Wall Street drifts after the Fed indicates it may still cut rates twice this year

Wall Street drifts after the Fed indicates it may still cut rates twice this year

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted after the Federal Reserve indicated it may cut interest rates twice this year, though it’s far from certain about that. The S&P 500 ended basically flat Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.
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Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Europe on the weekend to attend summits on NATO and Canada-EU relations. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Carney's travel plans today, after he wrapped up the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.
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Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says population growth stalled in the first quarter. The agency says the Canadian population rose by 20,107 people from Jan.
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Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Premier's defence of China contract draws fire for putting cost ahead of principle
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Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.
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Opinion: We need mentorship to support the next generation of talent

Opinion: We need mentorship to support the next generation of talent

Big Sisters urges business leaders to invest in the next generation, citing lifelong impacts for youth and economic resilience for B.C.
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Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Assaults, robberies drop in first three months of 2025 when compared to same period in 2024
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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks also lower on fears of conflict escalation

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks also lower on fears of conflict escalation

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down despite strength in the energy sector, while U.S. markets also moved lower over rising fears that the conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate.
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Dow drops nearly 300 after oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender

Dow drops nearly 300 after oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped under the weight of a jump for the price of oil. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Tuesday following signals that Israel’s conflict with Iran may be worsening and that one of the U.S. economy’s main engines is weakening.
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