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Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

The federal government has ordered a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems to shutter its Canadian business and leave the country over national security concerns.
'A no-brainer': Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day

'A no-brainer': Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day

TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend this Canada Day has likely had to do a bit of calendar juggling to cope with the ill-timed holiday.
Interior Health CEO is out over closure of Kelowna, B.C., pediatric unit

Interior Health CEO is out over closure of Kelowna, B.C., pediatric unit

KELOWNA — The head of British Columbia's Interior Health authority is stepping aside six months early over staff shortages that forced the closure of Kelowna General Hospital's dedicated pediatric unit.
Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap

Former PM Harper says military spending can address Arctic infrastructure gap

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Friday the best way to build much-needed infrastructure in the Arctic is through military spending.
PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he's ending trade talks over digital tax

PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he's ending trade talks over digital tax

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he did not speak Friday with Donald Trump before the U.S. president announced a sudden end to trade negotiations in response to Ottawa's plans to push ahead with a digital services tax at the end of the month.
Final budget numbers land: Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus in 2024-25 fiscal year

Final budget numbers land: Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus in 2024-25 fiscal year

The final numbers are in on last year's Alberta budget, and the bottom-line figure is an $8.3-billion surplus. It's $2.
S&P/TSX composite finishes lower Friday, U.S. markets hit new highs

S&P/TSX composite finishes lower Friday, U.S. markets hit new highs

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished lower Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he is "terminating" trade discussions with Canada, while U.S. markets hit new highs. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 59.63 points at 26,692.32.
US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears

U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high Friday, another milestone in the market's remarkable recovery from a springtime plunge caused by fears that the Trump administration's trade policies could harm the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake

OTTAWA — The federal government will use this summer's planned consultation on immigration targets to guide future decisions about how many study visas it will issue to international students in the future, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said.
Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry

Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will spend $1.73 million to help 22 seafood companies and related organizations reduce their carbon footprints.