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Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

Trump calls Freeland 'a whack' and Poilievre 'not a MAGA guy' as tariff threat looms

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing in on domestic Canadian politics as his deadline to impose steep tariffs on Canada inches closer.
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Economy grew at 2.6% annualized rate in final quarter of 2024, StatCan says

Economy grew at 2.6% annualized rate in final quarter of 2024, StatCan says

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy outpaced expectations in the final quarter of the year, Statistics Canada said Friday, thanks largely to a surge in household spending. Real gross domestic product rose 2.
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Data centres reshaping B.C.’s commercial real estate market

Data centres reshaping B.C.’s commercial real estate market

While ultimately real estate plays, barriers to entering the data centre game are high
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Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit 'irresponsible'

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit 'irresponsible'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June.
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Telus offers hundreds of buyouts to workers across the country

Telus offers hundreds of buyouts to workers across the country

VANCOUVER — For the second time this month, Telus is offering buyouts to hundreds of employees across the country. The telecom company said it's offering "generous" buyout packages as part of the company's push for more self-serve solutions.
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Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned.
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B.C. semiconductor startup Emtar Technologies raises $18.5M

B.C. semiconductor startup Emtar Technologies raises $18.5M

Global demand for semiconductors may not be met for about a decade, says expert
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When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S.
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Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff likens the situation facing the scenic B.C. community just a few kilometres from the U.S. border to that of her own family.
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B.C. looks at 'coalition of willing' to expand trade within Canada, premier says

B.C. looks at 'coalition of willing' to expand trade within Canada, premier says

With or without tariffs, the plan will be the same, says Premier David Eby: Redouble all efforts to diversify away from the United States and find new customers for B.C. goods.
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