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In tree rings, Concordia researchers peer into Quebec's 19th century climate

In tree rings, Concordia researchers peer into Quebec's 19th century climate

Quebec tree rings dating back nearly 200 years indicate snowpack in the Gaspésie mountains has declined considerably in recent decades, Concordia University researchers suggest in a study that could give further insight into dwindling caribou herds a
Trump says he's giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer

Trump says he's giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S.
Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,700 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Sell-off worsens worldwide and Dow drops 1,700 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war . Not even a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

New and used car prices set to rise due to Trump tariffs: experts

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto imports will drive prices higher for both new and used cars.
TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets on Friday were deep in the red for a second day on the continued fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans.
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over Earth's poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four space tourists who orbited the north and south poles returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific to end their privately funded polar tour.
Economy posts biggest job loss since 2022 as U.S. tariffs begin to take their toll

Economy posts biggest job loss since 2022 as U.S. tariffs begin to take their toll

OTTAWA — March saw the Canadian economy post its biggest job loss since January 2022 as the uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs started to take a toll.
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth, and the Federal Reserve will focus on keeping price increases temporary, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.
Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't want to be "exuberant about dodging the bullet" with U.S.
Rogers reveals buyer, structure of $7B deal for stake in its network infrastructure

Rogers reveals buyer, structure of $7B deal for stake in its network infrastructure

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has revealed that a group led by U.S. investment management company Blackstone Inc. is the buyer in its proposed $7 billion sale of a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure.