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B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

British Columbia's share of a landmark settlement for health damages from the big tobacco firms will be about $3.7 billion, the province's attorney general said Thursday, with the money to be distributed over at least 18 years. It's part of a $32.
SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke a
Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

Manitoba cabinet to approve or deny power deals with the United States

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government signalled Thursday it may curtail exports of hydroelectricity to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S.
Alberta's premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist

Alberta's premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist

EDMONTON — As the tariff war with the U.S. continued its twists and turns Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made the rounds of U.S. TV networks reminding Americans that Canada has to look out for itself in the fight.
Tariffs on auto sector would cause shutdown: Martinrea executive chairman

Tariffs on auto sector would cause shutdown: Martinrea executive chairman

TORONTO — If the U.S.'s tariffs are fully implemented and not withdrawn, the auto sector would "shut down," said Rob Wildeboer, executive chairman and co-founder of auto supplier Martinrea International Inc.
Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money.
Saskatchewan liquor stores selling leftover U.S. booze as government halts purchase

Saskatchewan liquor stores selling leftover U.S. booze as government halts purchase

REGINA — Some Saskatchewan liquor stores are selling off their remaining bottles of American booze and restaurants are rethinking their menus, after the province said it would stop buying U.S.
Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war .
Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record

Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s sell-off kicked back into gear on Thursday, and a U.S. stock market rattled by the whiplash created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and uncertainty about the economy fell sharply. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.
Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

HALIFAX — Two of Nova Scotia’s largest retailers have signed on to a provincial program aimed at making it easier for shoppers to identify locally produced products amid the ongoing trade war with the United States.