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Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower

Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes edged lower following another reminder that big, unsettling policy changes are underway because of President Donald Trump, along with more signals suggesting the U.S. economy remains solid for now.
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Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United States has made long-term forecasting much more difficult.
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CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up

CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up, with the outlook further darkened by new Chinese tariffs.
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Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Research Co. poll reveals support for an elected head of state grows, but the monarchy isn’t fading yet
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Gavin Dew: B.C. businesses must push back before letting NDP rush through sweeping reforms

Gavin Dew: B.C. businesses must push back before letting NDP rush through sweeping reforms

A failed consultation process and rushed legislation add to the pressure mounting on small business owners in B.C.
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City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City of Vancouver has 55 contracts with U.S. companies worth $17M

City manager: “Staff do not recommend terminating existing contracts with direct U.S. suppliers.”
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S&P/TSX composite rises 1.5 per cent Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rally

S&P/TSX composite rises 1.5 per cent Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rally

TORONTO — Broad-based strength lifted Canada's main stock index 1.5 per cent Wednesday, while U.S. stocks also rallied after the U.S. Federal Reserve left its outlook for interest rate cuts this year intact.
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Trump says Liberal government would be easier, says Poilievre is 'no friend of mine'

Trump says Liberal government would be easier, says Poilievre is 'no friend of mine'

OTTAWA — With polls suggesting U.S.
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End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's budget shows that the impending end of the province's consumer carbon tax will leave a roughly $1.5-billion hole in its revenue streams, with one expert saying "there will be both winners and losers" from the change.
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B.C. government opioid case can move ahead, appeal court rules

B.C. government opioid case can move ahead, appeal court rules

Appeal dismissed as province seeks damages for health-care costs
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