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WSP Global releases three-year strategic plan, forecasts strong revenue growth

WSP Global releases three-year strategic plan, forecasts strong revenue growth

MONTREAL — WSP Global says it's focusing on growth over the next three years as it comes off a spate of acquisitions.
Ian Hanomansing to host live CBC News Network prime-time show from Vancouver

Ian Hanomansing to host live CBC News Network prime-time show from Vancouver

CBC News Network is turning to Ian Hanomansing for live weekday prime-time coverage as an avalanche of breaking news shows no signs of abating.
Intact reports record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

Intact reports record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. ended last year with its best quarter ever as its rate increases offset rising costs, while the insurer says it should be fairly buffered from potential tariff impacts.
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order this week that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.
Transportation board says helicopter passenger killed by moving rotor in Nunavut

Transportation board says helicopter passenger killed by moving rotor in Nunavut

AKIMISKI ISLAND, NUNAVUT — A man killed in Nunavut last April by a spinning helicopter tail rotor was a frequent flyer who had been warned about the risks during previous flights, transport officials said Wednesday.
S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was dragged lower Wednesday by losses in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
Thomson Reuters scores early win in AI copyright battles in the US

Thomson Reuters scores early win in AI copyright battles in the US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thomson Reuters has won an early battle in court over the question of fair use in artificial intelligence-related copyright cases.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls after inflation worsens

Stock market today: Wall Street falls after inflation worsens

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell after a report said inflation is unexpectedly worsening for Americans. The S&P 500 dropped 0.3% Wednesday, though it had been on track for a much worse loss of 1.1% at the start of trading.
US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices

US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Brookfield Asset Management eyes AI investments as infrastructure demand soars

Brookfield Asset Management eyes AI investments as infrastructure demand soars

TORONTO — Artificial intelligence brings massive demand for power and infrastructure and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it is creating big opportunities for companies with the scale to take them on.