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Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American

Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American

Canadian grocers, large and small, are seeking alternatives to U.S. products ahead of a potential trade war, while highlighting homegrown products already available on their shelves.
Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

TORONTO — As more than one million mortgages come up for renewal in Canada this year, a new survey says the majority of those homeowners expect to pay more in their monthly borrowing costs.
Nutrien earnings decline to US$118 million in fourth quarter

Nutrien earnings decline to US$118 million in fourth quarter

SASKATOON, Sask. — Nutrien Ltd. says it earned US$118 million in its fourth quarter, down 33 per cent from US$176 million a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company says its sales totalled US$5.1 billion, down from US$5.
New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the Social Security Administration said Wednesday that deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits," contradicting claims that tens of millions of dead people over the age of 100 are getting payment
Manulife Financial earns $1.6 billion in fourth quarter

Manulife Financial earns $1.6 billion in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. says its earnings dipped slightly in the fourth quarter but rose overall in 2024. The company's net income attributable to shareholders was $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter, down three per cent from $1.
Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Bell is looking for answers after its subsea fibre-optic cable connecting western Newfoundland to Nova Scotia was severed for the second time in the space of a year. The telecommunications cable was most recently cut on Dec.
Saskatchewan Premier Moe says Trump 'may not be entirely accurate' with facts

Saskatchewan Premier Moe says Trump 'may not be entirely accurate' with facts

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says U.S. President Donald Trump "may not be entirely accurate with perceived facts" but is someone Canada must work with. Moe said Wednesday the U.S.
TFI International earns US$88.1 million in fourth quarter

TFI International earns US$88.1 million in fourth quarter

TFI International Inc. says it earned US$88.1 million dollars in its fourth quarter, down from US$131.4 million a year earlier. The company says revenues were US$2.1 billion, up from US$2.0 billion during the fourth quarter of 2023.
S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stocks post small gain

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower, U.S. stocks post small gain

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in technology and base metals, while U.S. stock markets eked out another gain to reach a new all-time high for the S&P 500.
B.C. tree fruit growers get new $10M fund from the province

B.C. tree fruit growers get new $10M fund from the province

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has launched a new $10 million fund to help tree fruit farmers facing proposed U.S. tariffs on the heels of years of devastatingly low crop yields.