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Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell sharply as Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% Thursday for its fifth drop in six days after setting an all-time high last week.
Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

TORONTO — In what could be a near-term high water mark, all of Canada's Big Six banks beat analyst expectations in the first quarter as the economy chugged along through the end of January despite the growing threat of tariffs and the apparent crumbl
Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned.
B.C. small businesses have lowest confidence among provinces, says CFIB

B.C. small businesses have lowest confidence among provinces, says CFIB

Short-term confidence among West Coast SMBS falls 12 points below the historic average, according to barometer
When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S.
Mario Canseco: Support for death penalty endures in Canada, polling reveals

Mario Canseco: Support for death penalty endures in Canada, polling reveals

More than half of Canadians still support capital punishment for murder cases—will that ever translate into policy?
Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff likens the situation facing the scenic B.C. community just a few kilometres from the U.S. border to that of her own family.
B.C.'s NDP government survives non-confidence vote brought forward by Conservatives

B.C.'s NDP government survives non-confidence vote brought forward by Conservatives

A motion by Opposition Leader John Rustad to amend the throne speech to declare that the legislature does not have confidence in the government was narrowly defeated.
Hundreds protest Vancouver mayor’s plan to pause construction of supportive housing

Hundreds protest Vancouver mayor’s plan to pause construction of supportive housing

Chinatown organizations write letter in support of Sim's motion
B.C. lawyer agrees to five-year ban for real estate-related misconduct

B.C. lawyer agrees to five-year ban for real estate-related misconduct

A conflict of interest, and false or misleading statements to a financial institute have landed one senior B.C. lawyer a lengthy ban
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