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Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

Ottawa to provide $156.8 million for eight BC Hydro projects

VANCOUVER — The federal government is providing nearly $157 million for eight electrical infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
CIBC names Culham to replace retiring CEO Dodig, who successfully diversified bank

CIBC names Culham to replace retiring CEO Dodig, who successfully diversified bank

TORONTO — CIBC president and chief executive Victor Dodig will retire this fall, leaving behind a bank stronger than the one he inherited, when he took on the post about a decade ago.
February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend

February US wholesale prices unchanged showing inflation easing, though trade wars threaten trend

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation decelerated last month, suggesting that price pressures are easing for now. But the progress may not last as President Trump intensifies his trade wars .
Hungry for yield? Loading up your portfolio with dividend stocks can come with risks

Hungry for yield? Loading up your portfolio with dividend stocks can come with risks

Having an investment portfolio chock full of dividend-paying stocks can provide an income boost, but experts say it's possible to have too much of a good thing.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

TOKYO (AP) — Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard reaffirmed Thursday that it is determined to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer .
Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

TOKYO (AP) — Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard reaffirmed Thursday that it is determined to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer .
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week's budget

Tariff war forcing N.B. to cut trade barriers, go into deficit in next week's budget

FREDERICTON — Nearly seven years after the New Brunswick government went to the Supreme Court to prevent the free movement of alcohol across the country, Premier Susan Holt says the tariff war with the United States is forcing the province to rethink
Clarification: Obit-Wally Amos story

Clarification: Obit-Wally Amos story

HONOLULU (AP) — In a story published Aug. 14, 2024, The Associated Press reported Wally Amos died of complications from dementia, according to his children.