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S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks close higher ahead of Trump tariff announcement

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks close higher ahead of Trump tariff announcement

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the United States rose Wednesday as investors awaited a tariff announcement expected from U.S. President Donald Trump after the bell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 273.90 points at 25,307.18.
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Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S.
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Stock market today: Wall Street swings higher ahead of Trump's tariff announcement

Stock market today: Wall Street swings higher ahead of Trump's tariff announcement

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks swung higher ahead of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs he has promised as part of his “Liberation Day.” The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Wednesday after eliminating an early loss of 1.1%.
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Bleak outlook for B.C. real estate as TD predicts prices to drop

Bleak outlook for B.C. real estate as TD predicts prices to drop

Sales growth to slow as uncertainty weighs on residential market
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Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the number of homes that changed hands in the region last month fell to the lowest levels for March since 2019.
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'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling he planned to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov.
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State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.
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Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

NDP’s choice to lead health-care efficiency efforts is drawing fire over past billings and accusations of insider ties
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Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Pinot Noir could become more widely planted, while niche grape varieties such as Maréchal Foch, Vidal, Marquette, Albariño could become more common because they can withstand cold
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Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Taxpayers woke up to a bright new day featuring a dramatic drop in gas prices — for a while.
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