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Long-time BIV reporter Nelson Bennett retires

Long-time BIV reporter Nelson Bennett retires

Bennett was an integral part of the publication’s newsroom for nearly 14 years
Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

Federal election kicks off on patriotic note, as Canadians head to polls on April 28

OTTAWA — Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

OTTAWA — When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Liberal party confirmed the move on social media late Saturday.
Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Canada's oil and gas CEOs using Trump threats for profit, says minister

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accused oil and gas CEOs of using tariff fears to deregulate and increase their profits.
Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.
Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

Carney, premiers seek plan for national energy, trade corridor

OTTAWA — Canada's new prime minister and its premiers agreed Friday to pursue plans to move more energy across the country, tear down internal trade barriers and build big projects faster.
Opinion: To secure a strong economic future, Canada must choose growth

Opinion: To secure a strong economic future, Canada must choose growth

Decades of coasting on soft power and U.S. proximity have left Canada vulnerable
Trade war hits ‘Canada-reliant’ Point Roberts stores

Trade war hits ‘Canada-reliant’ Point Roberts stores

Price hikes, weak visitor demand create a challenging landscape for local businesses
Massive social housing-detox centre for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­sees costs reach $200M

Massive social housing-detox centre for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­sees costs reach $200M

Federal government now on board with $98M loan, $7M contribution
Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak

U.S. stocks shook off a weak start and ended slightly higher, enough to break a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Friday after being down for most of the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.