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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.
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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.
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BMO defends climate efforts as investors push for more disclosure

BMO defends climate efforts as investors push for more disclosure

TORONTO — The head of BMO defended the bank's climate efforts as it faced shareholder resolutions at its annual general meeting that called for more clarity on its plans.
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‘It’s very grim’: Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers shun U.S.

‘It’s very grim’: Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers shun U.S.

MONTREAL — Philippe Bachand was in his mid-20s when he helped open his family’s duty-free store an hour south of Montreal.
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Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

The agreement, reached with the United States notably absent, is expected to be formally adopted in October to take effect in 2027.
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In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking to sell government-owned Teslas

In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking to sell government-owned Teslas

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government says it plans to sell the 11 Teslas it owns, in response to United States tariffs and the prominent role that the carmaker's CEO plays in the Donald Trump administration.
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Signs of drought in B.C.'s latest snow, water supply bulletin

Signs of drought in B.C.'s latest snow, water supply bulletin

British Columbia's overall snowpack increased slightly throughout March, but the average is still sitting at just 79 per cent of what's considered normal and the province is sounding the alarm about the potential for drought.
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GM temporarily halting CAMI plant on low demand, 500 jobs to be cut

GM temporarily halting CAMI plant on low demand, 500 jobs to be cut

GM Canada says it's temporarily halting production and cutting staff at its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., because of lower-than-expected demand for its electric delivery vehicles.
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Ontario collects $260,000 from one-day electricity surcharge on U.S. exports

Ontario collects $260,000 from one-day electricity surcharge on U.S. exports

TORONTO — Ontario collected about $260,000 from the one day an electricity surcharge was in effect on exports to the United States, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce's office said Friday.
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P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has introduced legislation aimed at reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility.
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