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Big Tech carries Wall Street higher despite uncertainty about the trade war

Big Tech carries Wall Street higher despite uncertainty about the trade war

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech stocks carried major U.S. indexes higher to close out the market’s latest roller-coaster week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Friday, adding to its big gains over the previous three days.
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Manitoba plans to replace aging water bombers to improve wildfire response

Manitoba plans to replace aging water bombers to improve wildfire response

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising three new water bombers for the wildfire service. Premier Wab Kinew says three newer-model Canadair planes will be in place by 2032 to replace three older planes that were built decades ago.
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Hudson's Bay artifacts should be given to the public: Wab Kinew

Hudson's Bay artifacts should be given to the public: Wab Kinew

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's premier says he wants Hudson's Bay's artifacts to be handed over to the public rather than put up for auction.
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Hudson's Bay liquidation begins at final stores with markdowns of up to 70 per cent

Hudson's Bay liquidation begins at final stores with markdowns of up to 70 per cent

TORONTO — When the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto opened Friday morning, customers burst through the doors on a mission to find one thing: deals.
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Hudson's Bay is liquidating all of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating all of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection in March. Here’s how the process is unfolding so far: Which stores are part of the liquidation? All of them.
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Ontario's new mining bill is a 'vendetta' against species at risk: environmentalists

Ontario's new mining bill is a 'vendetta' against species at risk: environmentalists

TORONTO — Ontario is moving to gut protections for endangered plants and animals as part of a mining bill, environmental groups say, with some calling it the most comprehensive attack on the province’s at-risk species legislation in nearly two decade
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Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

Miners set to reap rewards of high gold prices but remain cautious on spending

TORONTO — Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
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Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.
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Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.4 per cent to $69.3B in February

OTTAWA — Retail sales dropped 0.4 per cent to $69.3 billion in February as sales fell at new car dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for March suggested an increase of 0.
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7-Eleven's soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers

7-Eleven's soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers

TOKYO (AP) — The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven expressed confidence Friday the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown.
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