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Stocks surge on U.S.-China trade truce, while gold plummets

Stocks surge on U.S.-China trade truce, while gold plummets

News of a 90-day truce in the U.S.-China trade war propelled markets higher on Monday, with the surge more pronounced south of the border than in Canada The S&P/TSX composite index was up 174.44 points at 25,532.18.
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days

GENEVA (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
Vancouver’s real estate future clouded by policy, politics and AI, forum told

Vancouver’s real estate future clouded by policy, politics and AI, forum told

Speakers at a major industry conference warn that government red tape and global volatility are colliding with tech-driven change
Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney to unveil his new cabinet on Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau Hall on Tuesday — and it's expected to be a slimmed-down front bench meant to signal a more businesses-minded approach to government.
Telus CEO decries 'race to the bottom' through price matching with competitors

Telus CEO decries 'race to the bottom' through price matching with competitors

The chief executive of Telus Corp. says there's more the company can do to attract new customers without necessarily having to lower prices to match its competitors.
Rennie lays off 31 employees from real estate firm, cites ‘changing market’

Rennie lays off 31 employees from real estate firm, cites ‘changing market’

Vancouver real estate firm says industry shifts structural, not temporary
B.C. adds 6K jobs in April for second straight month of gains: StatCan

B.C. adds 6K jobs in April for second straight month of gains: StatCan

Public administration and retail gains offset losses in food services and tech
Hospitality workers on Woodfibre LNG floatel vote to unionize

Hospitality workers on Woodfibre LNG floatel vote to unionize

60 hospitality cleaners and catering staff aboard the MV Isabelle X floatel have voted to join UNITE HERE Local 40, now seeking improved wages, conditions and protections.
What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada — about the goals of his campaign to upend global trade with tariffs.
Delivery slowdown hits B.C. restaurants after new worker protections take effect

Delivery slowdown hits B.C. restaurants after new worker protections take effect

Higher fees and lower demand are reshaping app-based food services, while operators warn of labour shortages and rising pressure