The U.S. government has taken a stake in Intel. Defence industry contractors could be next

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and other Trump administration officials say the government could seek more deals along the lines of the one signed with Intel. Here’s a look at the reaction to the government’s unconventional transactions involving Intel and other companies.

Canada Post lost $407M in 2nd quarter, says customers seeking out other parcel carriers

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Canada Post lost $407 million in the second quarter, the beleaguered Crown corporation announced Tuesday.

Spotify is rolling out DMs, including in Canada. Some users are wondering if we need it

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Music-streaming giant Spotify announced today that it’s rolling out direct messages to both free and premium users.

Young people can’t find jobs. Is Canada’s economy in trouble?

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With uncertainty over U.S. tariffs still looming, young people are disproportionately finding it difficult to find work. What does that say about the health of Canada’s economy?

Trump moves to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who insists she’s staying

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President Donald Trump said Monday night that he’s firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an independent institution.

Why a Quebec food can maker reshored its supply chain back to Canada from the U.S.

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With U.S. tariffs still weighing on Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors, a Quebec-based food can manufacturer is expanding its operations — and bringing the American portion of its supply chain back home.

Court dismisses WestJet legal challenge of order to compensate passenger for flight delay

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An appeals court has dismissed a legal challenge filed by WestJet over an order to compensate a passenger for a flight cancellation, potentially setting a precedent for other such cases.

Trump says imports of wood products may pose national security threat to U.S. — raising fears in B.C.

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The prospect of further tariffs on B.C.’s softwood lumber industry in particular — which is already dealing with a high 35 per cent duty imposed by the U.S. — could mean even more mill closures and job losses, experts say.

Is now the moment for first-time buyers to get into the housing market?

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For many Canadians, there’s been little hope of home ownership in some of the country’s biggest housing markets. But that narrative appears to be shifting, at least in places such as Vancouver, Toronto and surrounding areas, as prices remain relatively low and interest rates seem to hold steady.

Stuff not lasting like it used to? Here’s what people are doing about it

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Many people are making a conscious choice to spend their dollars on products that will last them a lifetime. But those kinds of items are getting harder to find, and experts say companies are deliberately making products that will need to be replaced, all in the name of profit.