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Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats

Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats

EDMONTON — Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs to stave off the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs.
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal

B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a "deeply religious" British Columbia health executive who said he was wrongfully denied employment insurance after being fired three years ago for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report

Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report

OTTAWA — Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output over the next seven years, a new report commissioned by the Assembly of First Nations said.
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 91Ô­´´ estimated at $157 M

Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 91Ô­´´ estimated at $157 M

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination 91Ô­´´ said.
S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. markets rise after latest Trump tariff threat

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. markets rise after latest Trump tariff threat

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended Tuesday narrowly in the red, weighed down by losses in energy and base metals stocks, while U.S. markets moved higher. Investors digested the latest news from U.S.
Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat

Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a united front ahead of an emergency meeting with the country's premiers on Wednesday, where they will grapple with the threat of steep new U.S. tariffs.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises to records despite tariff talk

Stock market today: Wall Street rises to records despite tariff talk

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed at more records after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to reach another all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.
Trump's tariff threat a grim reminder of turbulent trade in first administration

Trump's tariff threat a grim reminder of turbulent trade in first administration

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump threatened the United States's closest neighbours with big tariffs this week, in a move that has reminded many of the unpredictable tactics the president-elect deployed during his first tenure in the White House.
91Ô­´´ companies excited about AI but slow to adopt it: AI tech leaders

91Ô­´´ companies excited about AI but slow to adopt it: AI tech leaders

TORONTO — The co-founders of two of Canada's top artificial intelligence firms say companies in the country are buzzing with excitement around the technology but turning that enthusiasm into products and tools takes too long.
Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says

Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says

OTTAWA — Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including drones, helicopters and personnel in case of a "surge" at the border, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Tuesday in response to Donald Trump's