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BMO Capital Markets cuts price targets on shares for Canada's big telecom players

BMO Capital Markets cuts price targets on shares for Canada's big telecom players

TORONTO — Shares of some of Canada's big telecommunications companies fell as BMO Capital Markets cut its share price targets for several names in the sector. The firm also lowered its ratings on both BCE Inc. and Quebecor Inc.
S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index declined more than 100 points on Tuesday as losses in financial, industrial and telecom stocks outweighed strength in energy and base metals, while U.S. stock markets also fell.
B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

VICTORIA — British Columbia had more people moving out to other provinces in 2023 than those coming in the opposite direction for the first time in more than a decade, according to figures from Statistics Canada. The agency said B.C.
Queen's University says new medical school admissions process will increase diversity

Queen's University says new medical school admissions process will increase diversity

One of Canada's top medical schools says it is changing its admissions process, hoping to reduce "systemic barriers" facing low-income and diverse candidates seeking to become doctors. The School of Medicine at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont.
Free birth control, longer fuel-tax holiday: Some highlights of the Manitoba budget

Free birth control, longer fuel-tax holiday: Some highlights of the Manitoba budget

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government tabled on Tuesday its first budget since winning last October's provincial election. Here are some of the highlights: — Provincial fuel-tax holiday extended by three months to Sept. 30.
Canada's Gushue wins pair of games at world men's curling championship

Canada's Gushue wins pair of games at world men's curling championship

SCHAFFHAUSEN — Canada's Brad Gushue posted a pair of wins Tuesday to kick off a busy stretch for his St. John's, N.L.-based team at the world men's curling championship.
'SCTV' cast remember Joe Flaherty: 'funniest at the table,' a mentor to young comics

'SCTV' cast remember Joe Flaherty: 'funniest at the table,' a mentor to young comics

Joe Flaherty earned guffaws among fans of "SCTV" and “Freaks and Geeks," but the comedian was also a "mentor" and the "funniest" among his pals, famous friends said Tuesday as word spread of Flaherty’s death.
Federal review of forestry sector emissions falling short, environmental groups warn

Federal review of forestry sector emissions falling short, environmental groups warn

A federal review of Canada's forestry sector emissions needs to go much further than currently proposed or it could jeopardize its credibility, nearly a dozen environmental groups said as they ramped up pressure over what they claim is the sector's u
'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier has responded to a challenge from the prime minister to submit an alternative to the federal carbon pricing program.
WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday, increasing the prospect of headwinds after a bumpy year for the airline's owner.
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