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Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Average Canadian farmland values continued their more than 30-year streak of increases last year, but Farm Credit Canada says the rate of growth is slowing and trade disruptions could further dent them.
Hudson's Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan

Hudson's Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay spent Monday in court asking for permission to begin a liquidation of all of its stores as early as Tuesday, even as it holds out hope that it will find a lifeline.
Saskatchewan NDP to introduce motion opposed to annexation of Canada as house resumes

Saskatchewan NDP to introduce motion opposed to annexation of Canada as house resumes

REGINA — As Saskatchewan’s politicians return to the legislature this week, the Opposition NDP says it will push Premier Scott Moe to get tougher on U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hudson's Bay plans to liquidate. Here are key takeaways from Monday's court hearing

Hudson's Bay plans to liquidate. Here are key takeaways from Monday's court hearing

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay was in court Monday, seeking approval to begin a full liquidation even as it fights to stay alive.
N.S. advocates say bill to allow for uranium exploration and fracking is dangerous

N.S. advocates say bill to allow for uranium exploration and fracking is dangerous

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government bill that would open the door to fracking for fossil fuels and exploring for uranium is dangerous and should be scrapped, environmental advocates and physicians told a legislature committee on Monday.
Parkland shareholder demands board shakeup as fuel refiner and retailer weighs sale

Parkland shareholder demands board shakeup as fuel refiner and retailer weighs sale

CALGARY — A shareholder in Parkland Corp. is demanding a board shakeup as the Calgary-based fuel refiner and retailer looks into putting itself up for sale. Engine Capital LP, the New York activist hedge fund that owns 2.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in energy, financials and base metals helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 200 points Monday, while U.S. stock markets also rose.
B.C. hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

B.C. hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is setting annual rate increases for electricity for the next two years in response to rising demand for power along with economic uncertainty stemming from actions south of the border, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises again

Stock market today: Wall Street rises again

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed again on Monday as Wall Street’s wild roller-coaster ride veers back upward. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% for a second straight gain after it fell 10% below its record late last week.
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold

Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month , signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.