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B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024, something that Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the government is working hard to address.
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Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying they're confident they will be included in talks about major projects Ottawa hopes to use to bolster the economy in the face of a trade war with the United State
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Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives

Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating a probe into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and certain industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies, invoking the vast p
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S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. markets mixed amid trade worries

S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. markets mixed amid trade worries

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down Thursday while U.S. markets were mixed as numerous tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump against countries took effect.
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Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Buying a house is the largest purchase most Canadians will ever make and finally paying off the mortgage is likely to be a game changer.
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AtkinsRéalis says the slowdown in the United States is temporary

AtkinsRéalis says the slowdown in the United States is temporary

MONTREAL — Montreal-based engineering firm AtkinsRéalis revised down its forecasts for the engineering sector slightly due to a decline in activity in the United States.
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Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment.
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Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs — days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.
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Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives

Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating a probe into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and certain industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies, invoking the vast p
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Wall Street drifts as stock markets worldwide take Trump's new tariffs in stride

Wall Street drifts as stock markets worldwide take Trump's new tariffs in stride

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on dozens of countries had only a muted effect on markets worldwide. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.
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