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S&P/TSX composite index slips while U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index slips while U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was trending lower in late-morning trading Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 13.19 points at 27,526.69 as energy, financial and industrials dipped.
Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Two major programs are driving demand and positioning B.C. as a national leader
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as economy shows resilience to tariffs

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as economy shows resilience to tariffs

OTTAWA — Signs of resilience in the Canadian economy were enough for the Bank of Canada to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, but the spectre of U.S. trade uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the central bank’s decisions.
PM Carney cabinet to meet amid Palestine statehood talk, U.S. trade discussions

PM Carney cabinet to meet amid Palestine statehood talk, U.S. trade discussions

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting virtually with his cabinet today to discuss the state of trade negotiations with the U.S. and the situation in the Middle East. The meeting, set for 2 p.m. ET.
US stocks hold steady ahead of Fed announcement on rates

US stocks hold steady ahead of Fed announcement on rates

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve about what it will do with interest rates. The S&P 500 was up 0.
Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation eases but rising tariffs, housing risks keep pressure on

Bryan Yu: B.C. inflation eases but rising tariffs, housing risks keep pressure on

Price relief is coming from shelter and gas, but food and consumer goods show warning signs as housing rebounds unevenly
Hudson's Bay has repeatedly threatened to end lease deal with B.C. billionaire: docs

Hudson's Bay has repeatedly threatened to end lease deal with B.C. billionaire: docs

TORONTO — New court filings say Hudson's Bay has threatened to end a lease deal it has with a B.C. billionaire who wrote directly to a judge twice — against the retailer’s advice — to try to persuade him to view her favourably.
Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company's legal delays

Union Bay activist was awarded the legal fees after the ship breaker was found to have delayed an anti-SLAPP application.
B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

B.C. small businesses tap into TikTok to grow big

From farming to Indigenous apparel, entrepreneurs use platform to grow, build community
'Canada will win' race to bring LNG to Asian markets, B.C. Premier David Eby says

'Canada will win' race to bring LNG to Asian markets, B.C. Premier David Eby says

KITAMAAT VILLAGE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canadian values will help the country "win this race" to deliver liquefied natural gas to Asian markets, even as U.S.