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Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.'s new consumer protection laws

Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.'s new consumer protection laws

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is making changes to its consumer protection laws to stop predatory sales and protect people from unfair business practices.
Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

VICTORIA — B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says the party is having "family" issues — but he's not worried about a threat to his leadership ahead of the Opposition's annual general meeting.
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs

Apple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining President Donald Trump's push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
Joly seeks more intelligence sharing with Europeans as Washington drifts from Ukraine

Joly seeks more intelligence sharing with Europeans as Washington drifts from Ukraine

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa wants to deepen intelligence sharing with European partners, as longtime ally Washington diverges from Canada on issues like Ukraine.
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. markets mixed as Nasdaq falls 1.4 per cent

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. markets mixed as Nasdaq falls 1.4 per cent

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, with strength in financial, industrial and utilities names outweighing weakness in energy as the price of oil fell below US$70 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. markets were mixed as the Nasdaq fell 1.
Keystone XL redux? Trump says he wants defunct oil pipeline back from the dead

Keystone XL redux? Trump says he wants defunct oil pipeline back from the dead

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Canadian consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2023 on U.S. tariff fears

Canadian consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2023 on U.S. tariff fears

OTTAWA — Fears of a trade dispute with the United States have pushed consumer confidence in Canada to its lowest level in more than a year, according to a new report.
Saskatchewan announces measures to deter production of fentanyl, methamphetamine

Saskatchewan announces measures to deter production of fentanyl, methamphetamine

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan is introducing measures that aim to deter the production, trafficking and use of fentanyl and methamphetamine, the province announced Tuesday.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls as US consumers get more pessimistic about inflation, tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street falls as US consumers get more pessimistic about inflation, tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street fell further from its record as worries worsen among U.S. consumers about inflation and tariffs. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday for its fourth straight drop after setting an all-time high last week.
Spin Master CEO sees 'volatility' in consumer spending amid tariff drama

Spin Master CEO sees 'volatility' in consumer spending amid tariff drama

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.'s CEO says he has an eye on "numerous points of volatility" the toy maker could face this year. Max Rangel said Tuesday the Toronto-based company stands to be impacted by 10 per cent tariffs U.S.
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