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Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight

Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended another tumultuous day lower as markets reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight. The S&P 500 sank 0.2% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

The U.S. president's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.
Exporters rush to become USMCA-compliant — but just how hard is that?

Exporters rush to become USMCA-compliant — but just how hard is that?

MONTREAL — Exporters are stampeding to certify their goods under North America’s free trade pact to avoid new tariffs imposed by the United States, with many wondering whether they'll qualify — and others suddenly "discovering" the true origins of th
AI now an 'expectation' at Shopify, will factor into performance reviews, hiring: CEO

AI now an 'expectation' at Shopify, will factor into performance reviews, hiring: CEO

Shopify Inc. is doubling down on artificial intelligence with new policies that will make the technology a "fundamental expectation" for all staff because it will be embedded into everything from performance reviews to product development.
About 44,000 Hydro One customers still without power in Ontario after ice storm

About 44,000 Hydro One customers still without power in Ontario after ice storm

About 44,000 homes and businesses in Ontario were still without power on Monday, more than a week after an ice storm caused severe damage in central and eastern parts of the province.
Sorry not sorry: Restaurants revamp decor, menus to showcase Canadian ties

Sorry not sorry: Restaurants revamp decor, menus to showcase Canadian ties

TORONTO — When Grizzly Bar opens next week in Toronto, diners will have no doubt about where its owners’ allegiances lie in the trade war between Canada and the U.S. Maple leaves and animatronic bears will set the mood.
BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

OTTAWA — A pair of reports from the Bank of Canada pointed to declining business and consumer sentiment in the first quarter and increased worries about a recession even before the latest round of tariffs announced by U.S.
Parkland, activist investor Simpson Oil, nominate competing director slates

Parkland, activist investor Simpson Oil, nominate competing director slates

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. and its biggest shareholder have each proposed competing board slates as their dispute heats up ahead of the fuel refiner and retailer's annual general meeting next month. Simpson Oil Ltd.
Ontario offers $11 billion in relief to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs

Ontario offers $11 billion in relief to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario businesses will see select provincial taxes deferred for six months, which Premier Doug Ford says will give them about $9 billion worth of relief amid global economic turmoil in the face of U.S. tariffs. As Canadian and U.S.
Canadian firm KA Imaging claims first X-ray image taken in space

Canadian firm KA Imaging claims first X-ray image taken in space

As four space tourists orbited the north and south poles earlier this month and marvelled at the views of Earth, a group of Canadians celebrated an X-ray image taken aboard the spacecraft using technology developed at the University of Waterloo.
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