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Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

WASHINGTON — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson — the latest Liberal to visit Washington in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats — is making a pitch for a Canada-U. S. energy and resource alliance.
Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about phone, internet and television services jumped 38 per cent in the 2023-24 reporting year, says the watchdog that handles grievances about Canadian telecommunications providers.
JPMorgan posts record annual profits as major US banks thrive in the final quarter of 2024

JPMorgan posts record annual profits as major US banks thrive in the final quarter of 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — JPMorgan’s net income soared 50% to more than $14 billion in the fourth quarter as the bank’s profit and revenue easily beat Wall Street forecasts, and other major banks reported banner earnings for the year as businesses and consum
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up nearly 200 points in late-morning trading, powered by a broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets also surged higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 187.01 points at 24,775.59.
Public pension holdings in natural gas companies a risk: report

Public pension holdings in natural gas companies a risk: report

TORONTO — A report by a climate advocacy group is raising concerns about billions of dollars of public pension investments in natural gas infrastructure amid efforts to reduce global emissions.
Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity , reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.
Rift remains over energy exports as Trudeau, premiers meet to talk Trump tariffs

Rift remains over energy exports as Trudeau, premiers meet to talk Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said Wednesday Canada should make sure the U.S. is aware of its critical reliance on Canadian energy — but should not pull back on those exports just yet.
Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

TORONTO — Almost half of Canadians say inflation and the cost of living will continue to be the biggest financial challenge they face this year, according to a new survey from TD Bank.
CME says Canada must act decisively to protect manufacturing if U.S. tariffs imposed

CME says Canada must act decisively to protect manufacturing if U.S. tariffs imposed

OTTAWA — Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters says Canada must act decisively to protect the manufacturing sector if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S.