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Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S.
Manitoba Premier Kinew stresses long-term goal as U.S. tariffs battle continues

Manitoba Premier Kinew stresses long-term goal as U.S. tariffs battle continues

WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a trip by Canada's premiers to Washington, D.C., has been a success even though there's no sign of a change in American plans to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods.
CAE third-quarter earnings rise to $168.6 million, former Air Canada CEO joins board

CAE third-quarter earnings rise to $168.6 million, former Air Canada CEO joins board

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. says it earned $168.6 million in its third quarter, up from $56.5 million during the same quarter last year. The company says revenues were $1.2 billion, up 12 per cent from $1.1 billion a year earlier.
Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index Thursday, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 135.40 points at 25,698.51.
Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc.'s share price was under pressure Thursday after the insurance giant reported a big earnings miss driven by various factors including claims headwinds in its U.S. division.
P.E.I. government investigating land holdings of two Buddhist groups on the Island

P.E.I. government investigating land holdings of two Buddhist groups on the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government has ordered an investigation into the land holdings of two Buddhist organizations in the province.
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies near a record after yawning at Trump’s latest tariff threat

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies near a record after yawning at Trump’s latest tariff threat

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to the brink of a record after more companies reported fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 rose 1% Thursday. It got within less than 0.
N.S. woman awarded damages after criminal case dropped against ex who posted sex ad

N.S. woman awarded damages after criminal case dropped against ex who posted sex ad

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman who was awarded damages after her ex-boyfriend posted an explicit picture of her alongside a fake online ad for sex work initially went to police to report what she said was a pattern of harassment.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
Canadian Tire CEO says tariffs could 'substantially erase' signs of economic rebound

Canadian Tire CEO says tariffs could 'substantially erase' signs of economic rebound

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.'s CEO says consumers have started to ease up on the frugality they adopted to cope with the economic slowdown, but that progress has likely been "substantially erased" by tariff threats.