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US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale

US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
Dozens of Tesla vehicles damaged outside Hamilton dealership: police

Dozens of Tesla vehicles damaged outside Hamilton dealership: police

Police say as many as 80 Tesla vehicles parked outside a Hamilton dealership were found with deep scratches, punctured tires and other damage.
CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up

CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up, with the outlook further darkened by new Chinese tariffs.
B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is cancelling an incentive program meant to entice more homeowners to build secondary suites, saying the decision is "due to uncertain financial times."
Hot Docs names former TIFF programmer Diana Sanchez as its new executive director

Hot Docs names former TIFF programmer Diana Sanchez as its new executive director

Hot Docs has named Canadian film industry veteran Diana Sanchez as its new executive director.
Top Canadian breeder says U.S. tariffs could cripple horse-racing industry

Top Canadian breeder says U.S. tariffs could cripple horse-racing industry

David Anderson doesn't know what will happen April 2, but he is preparing for the worst.
Trump's 200% tariff threat would be 'a real disaster' for Europe's wine industry

Trump's 200% tariff threat would be 'a real disaster' for Europe's wine industry

CHAMPAGNE, France (AP) — Across wine country in France, Italy and Spain one number is top of mind: 200%.
Moving to a new home? How to save on costs whether you hire movers or do it yourself

Moving to a new home? How to save on costs whether you hire movers or do it yourself

While it's exciting to move into a new home, it can cost thousands of dollars. From hiring a moving company to paying for temporary storage, the bills can add up.
Ontario Teachers' earned 9.4 per cent in 2024, fell short of benchmark

Ontario Teachers' earned 9.4 per cent in 2024, fell short of benchmark

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board earned a return of 9.4 per cent for 2024, helped by returns across its public equity, venture growth, credit and inflation-sensitive assets.
Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows

Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will allow restaurants to charge people who reserve a table but who don't show up and don't cancel ahead of time, a change welcomed by an industry that says no-shows cost the average eatery almost $50,000 a ye
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