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B.C. counters February losses, adding 6K jobs in March

B.C. counters February losses, adding 6K jobs in March

StatCan data reveals biggest gains were felt in province's health-care and technology sectors
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TSX down over 800 points, U.S. markets sink for second day as trade war continues

TSX down over 800 points, U.S. markets sink for second day as trade war continues

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets continue to be roiled by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans that sent several prominent indexes nosediving Friday.
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Demise of Hudson’s Bay holds lessons for Vancouver retailers

Demise of Hudson’s Bay holds lessons for Vancouver retailers

Retail consultants say a lack of distinctive products and frugal private-equity owners hurt the brand’s image
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States.
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B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

Although it's too early to tell the severity of the repercussions, industry experts expect higher prices for consumers and lower supply.
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B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

Industry faces uncertainty despite Canada avoiding worst of Trump’s trade measures
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Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Canada's political parties issue new policy proposals in response to U.S. tariffs; some call for a modernization of 20th Century war-era programs
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Canadian apparel company stock prices fall after tariff announcement

Canadian apparel company stock prices fall after tariff announcement

TORONTO — Canadian apparel companies including Aritzia and Lululemon saw their stock prices slide Thursday as investors reacted to the sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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Premier Eby expresses relief on tariffs but cautions 'uncertainty' remains

Premier Eby expresses relief on tariffs but cautions 'uncertainty' remains

Premier David Eby says he will meet designated Prime Minister Mark Carney next week in B.C. to discuss B.C.-related issues on U.S. tariffs
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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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