Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Here's what Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs
OTTAWA - When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economi...
Aug 12, 2025
China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts
Canada's canola industry is urging Ottawa to act as farmers brace for steep losses over a planned 75.8 per cent preliminary tariff from China on canola seed. "The Chinese market is effectively closed ...
Aug 12, 2025
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago....
Aug 12, 2025
Feds give $1.3 million to three Saskatchewan businesses for AI
The Government of Canada is providing $1.3 million to three Saskatchewan businesses to help them invest in artificial intelligence (AI). The money will go to Ground Truth Agriculture ($586,900), Green...
Aug 12, 2025 Eleanor Olszewski, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, said in Regina on Aug. 11, 2025 that the AIinvestment will help make Canada competitive globally. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget
OTTAWA - Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, says the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations acr...
Aug 12, 2025 MP Ryan Turnbull responds to a question in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, June 13, 2025. Turnbull said the Liberals are looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in the fall budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world's two biggest economies. Trum...
Aug 11, 2025
B.C. court squelches Vancouver bylaw that forced ride-hailing firms to pay fees
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has invalidated a bylaw passed by the City of Vancouver that imposed a fee on ride-hailing companies working on city streets during peak hours. Uber Canada took the ...
Aug 11, 2025
New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's promised new entity to spur massive amounts of housing construction will prioritize the building of affordable housing and the use of Canadian materials, says a c...
Aug 11, 2025
Ottawa Senators, NCC finalize land deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to having a new arena in the city's downtown core. The Senators and the National Capital Commission have agreed on the sale of 4.5 hectares (11 acres) ...
Aug 11, 2025
Barrick Mining reports rise is Q2 profits despite US$1-billion writedown on Mali mine
TORONTO - Barrick Mining Corp. took a US$1.04-billion charge in its second quarter related to its loss of control of a gold mine in Mali, but still reported a rise in profit thanks to higher gold pric...
Aug 11, 2025
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Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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