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Two fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Nova Scotia, two survivors rescued

Two fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Nova Scotia, two survivors rescued

HALIFAX — Two fishermen who were pulled from the North Atlantic after a vessel capsized off Halifax have died, while two other crew members rescued have been released from hospital.
Saskatchewan premier to visit Washington to talk Trump tariffs, border security

Saskatchewan premier to visit Washington to talk Trump tariffs, border security

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's visiting Washington next week to convince U.S. officials that imposing tariffs on Canadian goods is a bad idea and that he shares their concerns about border security.
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped as worries flared again on Wall Street about tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Friday and wiped out what had been a modest gain for the week.
Packaged goods entrepreneurs network to 'rise up' and face U.S. protectionism

Packaged goods entrepreneurs network to 'rise up' and face U.S. protectionism

HALIFAX — Vancouver businesswoman Karen Danudjaja put out a casual social media call on Monday for a “roundtable” on how entrepreneurs could survive the potential hit of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs.
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

The continuing threat of a trade war has Canadian politicians and business leaders looking for ways to shore up our economy in the face of potential disruptions.
Saputo CEO doesn't see supply management at risk in trade talks

Saputo CEO doesn't see supply management at risk in trade talks

Saputo president and CEO Carl Colizza says he doesn't think Canada's dairy supply management system will be up for negotiation despite the tense trade talks with the U.S.
Montreal home sales jump 36 per cent in January as rate cuts entice buyers

Montreal home sales jump 36 per cent in January as rate cuts entice buyers

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 36 per cent year-over-year in January.
AltaGas and Keyera sign deals to work together at Ridley Island and Fort Saskatchewan

AltaGas and Keyera sign deals to work together at Ridley Island and Fort Saskatchewan

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. and Keyera Corp. have signed a deal to work together in a plan they say will see more Canadian energy products reach Asian markets.
UK announces plans to demolish shell of Grenfell Tower almost eight years after fire that killed 72

UK announces plans to demolish shell of Grenfell Tower almost eight years after fire that killed 72

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.