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'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank for a second straight day Friday, marking even sharper losses than Thursday as U.S. President Trump's tariffs continue to stir recession fears.
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B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14
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B.C. counters February losses, adding 6K jobs in March

B.C. counters February losses, adding 6K jobs in March

StatCan data reveals biggest gains were felt in province's health-care and technology sectors
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Demise of Hudson’s Bay holds lessons for Vancouver retailers

Demise of Hudson’s Bay holds lessons for Vancouver retailers

Retail consultants say a lack of distinctive products and frugal private-equity owners hurt the brand’s image
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States.
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B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

Although it's too early to tell the severity of the repercussions, industry experts expect higher prices for consumers and lower supply.
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B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

Industry faces uncertainty despite Canada avoiding worst of Trump’s trade measures
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Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Canada's political parties issue new policy proposals in response to U.S. tariffs; some call for a modernization of 20th Century war-era programs
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Canadian apparel company stock prices fall after tariff announcement

Canadian apparel company stock prices fall after tariff announcement

TORONTO — Canadian apparel companies including Aritzia and Lululemon saw their stock prices slide Thursday as investors reacted to the sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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Premier Eby expresses relief on tariffs but cautions 'uncertainty' remains

Premier Eby expresses relief on tariffs but cautions 'uncertainty' remains

Premier David Eby says he will meet designated Prime Minister Mark Carney next week in B.C. to discuss B.C.-related issues on U.S. tariffs
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