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Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after Trump tariff announcement

Stock markets in Canada and U.S. tumble after Trump tariff announcement

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. plunged in late-morning trading as investors reacted to the latest tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, while the loonie climbed higher compared with the U.S. dollar.
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‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

MONTREAL — The notion that Canadian companies can simply switch supply chains in response to American tariffs is a fantasy, experts say.
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Dow drops 1,500 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs ignite a COVID-like shock

Dow drops 1,500 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs ignite a COVID-like shock

NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets around the world are reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs , and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far. The S&P 500 was down 4.
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ABLE BC head Jeff Guignard to lead Wine Growers British Columbia

ABLE BC head Jeff Guignard to lead Wine Growers British Columbia

Guignard set to take new job as CEO of WGBC on April 28, replacing the retired Miles Prodan
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Downtown Vancouver sees decline in visits from workers, shoppers

Downtown Vancouver sees decline in visits from workers, shoppers

Granville and Robson streets saw more visitors while Alberni and West Hastings streets saw declines
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Major downtown Vancouver closures suggest ‘dire’ retail outlook for area

Major downtown Vancouver closures suggest ‘dire’ retail outlook for area

Bright spots include Granville Street’s new Rec Room and a large mixed-use project above the Commodore Ballroom
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Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February as exports fell. The federal agency says the result compared with a surplus of $3.1 billion in January. Total exports dropped 5.
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Mario Canseco: Five years later, B.C. remains among most supportive of COVID-19 measures

Mario Canseco: Five years later, B.C. remains among most supportive of COVID-19 measures

New Research Co. polling reveals most approve of pandemic response, but skepticism persists among Conservatives, Albertans, younger men
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Les Leyne: Trump's incoherence makes responding to tariff wall tricky

Les Leyne: Trump's incoherence makes responding to tariff wall tricky

Trump’s announcement was so incoherent that much of the rest of the world had to scramble to grasp even the basic details
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Carney meeting with Canada's premiers, responding to latest U.S. tariffs today

Carney meeting with Canada's premiers, responding to latest U.S. tariffs today

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Canada's premiers today to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs.
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