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Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

TORONTO — Canadian small businesses are losing confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner, and are shifting to suppliers in domestic and other international markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

Trudeau was warned about Trump's trade plans before phone call: briefing note

WASHINGTON — Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau went into his first phone call with a newly re-elected Donald Trump aware that the U.S. president likely was looking to reopen the Canada-U.S.
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for continued serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements
Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

While fewer Canadians may be looking to buy a vacation home in some regions compared with years past, a new report says prices are expected to increase in 2025 as demand still outpaces supply across most markets.
Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two workers injured after fire breaks out at Regina oil refinery

Two workers injured after fire breaks out at Regina oil refinery

REGINA — Two workers were assessed for minor injuries following a fire at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says the blaze has been contained and an "all clear" has been issued.
Construction begins on new gold mine in northern Manitoba

Construction begins on new gold mine in northern Manitoba

LYNN LAKE, Man. — Ground has broken on a gold mining project in northern Manitoba.
Amid calls to cancel, Alberta's Smith stands by plan to go to U.S. fundraiser

Amid calls to cancel, Alberta's Smith stands by plan to go to U.S. fundraiser

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her plan to fly to Florida to appear at an event alongside a far-right U.S.
U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe

U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a plan by the United States to restore Russia's ability to sell fertilizer is a backchannel that funds Ukrainian death and suffering. "This is the most disturbing action that I think we've seen from (U.S.
P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats

P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative government delivered a throne speech Tuesday focused on the economic uncertainty, rising costs and trade instability caused by U.S. tariff threats.