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Bank of Canada appoints Michelle Alexopoulos to new deputy governor role

Bank of Canada appoints Michelle Alexopoulos to new deputy governor role

OTTAWA — Michelle Alexopoulos has been appointed as an external deputy governor for the Bank of Canada. In a news release this morning, the central bank said Alexopoulos will serve a two-year term starting on March 17.
EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targets

EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targets

BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday, adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc. It means iconic U.S.
Spending more after getting that big pay increase? How to avoid lifestyle creep

Spending more after getting that big pay increase? How to avoid lifestyle creep

Choosing to shop at a specialty farmers market over a discount grocery chain or taking a cab instead of public transit are some of the subtle ways your spending can climb as your income goes up.
'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press is looking back at some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit in rebuke to European efforts

JD Vance rails against 'excessive regulation' of AI at Paris summit in rebuke to European efforts

PARIS (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that “excessive regulation” could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI’s risks.
Ride-hailing service Hopp rolls into Canada with several challenges awaiting it

Ride-hailing service Hopp rolls into Canada with several challenges awaiting it

TORONTO — Competition for Uber and Lyft is rolling into Canada. Estonian company Bolt announced Tuesday that it has launched its Hopp ride-hailing service in the Greater Toronto Area.
Eby: Plenty of demand for B.C. aluminum despite U.S. tariffs

Eby: Plenty of demand for B.C. aluminum despite U.S. tariffs

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said Monday he is confident that aluminum produced in the province will remain in demand globally, despite tariffs from Washington that Eby described as the Americans "taxing themselves.
Manitoba premier cites need for affordable electricity rates as rate hike floated

Manitoba premier cites need for affordable electricity rates as rate hike floated

WINNIPEG — Manitoba hydroelectricity rates must remain affordable, partly in order to help people switch from other fuels and protect the environment, Premier Wab Kinew said Monday.
Calgary woman charged with embezzling $67K from veterans group

Calgary woman charged with embezzling $67K from veterans group

CALGARY — A Calgary woman has been charged with fraud over allegations she embezzled nearly $67,000 from a veterans group.
Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO says 'no thank you'

Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO says 'no thank you'

A group of investors led by Elon Musk is offering about $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, escalating a legal dispute with the artificial intelligence company that Musk helped found.