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Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has offered one of his clearest signals yet that an early provincial election is top of mind, arguing Monday that he will need a new mandate in order to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the Unit
B.C.'s finance minister says retaliatory tariffs could target Republican 'red states'

B.C.'s finance minister says retaliatory tariffs could target Republican 'red states'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's finance minister says the province could focus on Republican-held states as it responds to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods that President Donald Trump suggests could start on Feb. 1.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.
Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persist. TikTok’s China-based parent ByteDance was supposed to find a U.S.
Vancouver home offers space for family, and history as Hells Angels clubhouse

Vancouver home offers space for family, and history as Hells Angels clubhouse

VANCOUVER — A newly listed house for sale in East Vancouver is being marketed as a "rare find" that offers easy access to shops and schools — but the previous owners weren't the typical family.
Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says a confluence of factors including a weak loonie mean grocery prices will continue to rise faster than overall inflation.
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada said nearly 1,600 people may have been infected with salmonella linked to the recall of mini pastries.
Scotiabank leaves net-zero climate alliance, joining other major banks

Scotiabank leaves net-zero climate alliance, joining other major banks

TORONTO — Scotiabank is the latest major Canadian bank to withdraw from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. The bank joins BMO, National Bank, TD Bank Group and CIBC in leaving the alliance.
Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor

Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor

The Department of Government Efficiency's first order of business was itself: It's now down to one leader.
B.C. launches short-term rental registry with annual fees to rein in 'speculators'

B.C. launches short-term rental registry with annual fees to rein in 'speculators'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is launching a registry for short-term rentals to further crack down on "speculators" operating illegally, said Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon.