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S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks close higher ahead of Trump tariff announcement

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks close higher ahead of Trump tariff announcement

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the United States rose Wednesday ahead of a tariff announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump, with anxious investors uncertain what would happen after the closing bell.
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Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S.
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Stock market today: Wall Street swings higher ahead of Trump's tariff announcement

Stock market today: Wall Street swings higher ahead of Trump's tariff announcement

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks swung higher ahead of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs he has promised as part of his “Liberation Day.” The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Wednesday after eliminating an early loss of 1.1%.
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Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

NDP’s choice to lead health-care efficiency efforts is drawing fire over past billings and accusations of insider ties
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Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Taxpayers woke up to a bright new day featuring a dramatic drop in gas prices — for a while.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation accelerates as home sales retreat for a third month

Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation accelerates as home sales retreat for a third month

Higher shelter and gas prices push inflation to 3%
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Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings as prime minister ahead of Wednesday's announcement on U.S. tariffs. U.S.
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Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Coun. Peter Meiszner: "I am in favour of exploring it and looking at all the implications, pros and cons. It's a conversation worth reigniting."
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B.C. importers, exporters prepare for April 2 tariffs

B.C. importers, exporters prepare for April 2 tariffs

Although trade between B.C. and the U.S. has remained stable so far, trade tensions are spawning complexities, says expert
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stocks mixed ahead of tariff day

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stocks mixed ahead of tariff day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points while U.S. markets were mixed after a choppy day of trading, the day before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to enact tariffs on a wide range on imports.
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