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Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war. Top U.S.
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Trad-moms and natalism: how the way we talk about motherhood is changing

Trad-moms and natalism: how the way we talk about motherhood is changing

The way we're talking about motherhood is changing, says Miranda Brady, a professor of communication at Carleton University.
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Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence.
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Jah'Mila makes hopeful appeal for change after East Coast Music Awards win

Jah'Mila makes hopeful appeal for change after East Coast Music Awards win

ST. JOHN'S — Reggae musician Jah'Mila delivered a powerful speech on the East Coast Music Awards stage in Newfoundland Thursday night, offering a hopeful appeal for collaboration and change after her win for R&B/soul release of the year.
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Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she called on the provincial government to help stop the cull of their 400 birds.
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Pembina Pipeline reports higher profits, revenues for first quarter

Pembina Pipeline reports higher profits, revenues for first quarter

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. has reported higher profits and revenues for the first quarter. Earnings were $502 million for the three months ended March 31, up from $438 million during the same period of 2024.
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Canadian Natural says it can break even at US$40 oil, reports record production

Canadian Natural says it can break even at US$40 oil, reports record production

CALGARY — Oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says it can weather a crude price much lower than where it's been trading over the past month. West Texas Intermediate, a U.S.
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Cenovus Energy shares jump after it ups dividend, beats on Q1 earnings

Cenovus Energy shares jump after it ups dividend, beats on Q1 earnings

CALGARY — Shares in oil producer Cenovus Energy Inc.
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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country's biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.
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M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S.
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