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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted higher Wednesday as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Quebec open to rekindled GNL Québec gas facility project amid U.S. tariff threats

Quebec open to rekindled GNL Québec gas facility project amid U.S. tariff threats

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it would be open to reviving a liquefied natural gas project in the Saguenay region to transport Alberta energy overseas, as a way to reduce the country's reliance on the United States as an export market.
Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to escalate her province’s war on fentanyl.
A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontairo 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.
Héroux-Devtek gets final green light to be taken private by U.S. firm

Héroux-Devtek gets final green light to be taken private by U.S. firm

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Héroux-Devtek Inc. says it received a final regulatory green light for its purchase by a U.S. private equity firm.
Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it is forecasting a 12.4 per cent increase in home sales for 2025, with 76,000 properties changing hands throughout the region as lower borrowing costs lead to improved affordability.
'We took the hit': Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

'We took the hit': Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

TORONTO — Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange the same Christmas gift: plane tickets to the United States. The couple from Torbay, N.L.
Ottawa spending $25 million to make the port of Halifax greener and more efficient

Ottawa spending $25 million to make the port of Halifax greener and more efficient

HALIFAX — Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will spend up to $25 million to improve the Port of Halifax.
Sheertex temporarily lays off 40% of staff as it braces for impending U.S. tariffs

Sheertex temporarily lays off 40% of staff as it braces for impending U.S. tariffs

The CEO of Sheertex says she's had to temporarily lay off 40 per cent of the company's staff, in part because of tariffs the U.S. has promised to place on Canadian goods.
CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook

CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but its outlook is clouded by the threat of widespread tariffs from the U.S.
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