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Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Possible softening of April 2 tariffs 'zero comfort' for industry leaders

Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into force, Canadian business leaders say they're not optimistic that any meaningful reprieve is in the works. "Until a tariff comes into effect and it affects the U.S. economy ...
Telecoms don't expect major hit from tariffs but other pressures persist: report

Telecoms don't expect major hit from tariffs but other pressures persist: report

Canada's telecommunications companies don't expect to be hit hard by the ongoing trade war with the U.S. but face other economic challenges that could limit their ability to attract new customers in the near future.
Alberta man accused of carrying fake money has case thrown out of court

Alberta man accused of carrying fake money has case thrown out of court

RED DEER, Alta. — An Alberta judge has thrown out the case of a man accused of carrying counterfeit money because evidence showed the bills were very clearly Chinese knockoffs.
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

NEW YORK (AP) — 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.
Youth, 16, charged with stabbing taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Youth, 16, charged with stabbing taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — A teenager has been charged with assault for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside last week.
Liberals, Tories promise to cut tolls on Confederation Bridge, ferry: P.E.I. premier

Liberals, Tories promise to cut tolls on Confederation Bridge, ferry: P.E.I. premier

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's premier says both the federal Liberals and the Conservatives have promised to remove the tolls on the Confederation Bridge, which links the province with mainland Canada.
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself.
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the South American country itself.
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.
Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

MONTREAL — Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is cutting its revenue outlook as it sees worsening economic conditions. The company says it now expects year-over-year revenue growth of about 18 per cent for its 2025 financial year, which ends on March 31.
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