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Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plans

Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plans

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Aramco reported a $106.
Need U.S. dollars for your March break vacation? Tips to save on exchange rates

Need U.S. dollars for your March break vacation? Tips to save on exchange rates

Canadians wondering how best to pay for items in U.S. dollars as spring break comes on have several options, with savings on currency conversion all the more critical as the loonie hovers near 22-year lows.
Vancouver home sales fall as market conditions more balanced in February: board

Vancouver home sales fall as market conditions more balanced in February: board

VANCOUVER — Home sales declined in the Vancouver area last month, as the city's real estate board says market conditions were in balanced territory amid a moderate increase in new listings.
What to expect when making the jump from renting to home ownership

What to expect when making the jump from renting to home ownership

Going from renting to owning is a major life upgrade — but now that your name is on an asset, you have to take care of it.
Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US following China and Canada as trade war heats up

Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US following China and Canada as trade war heats up

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that Mexico will respond to 25% tariffs imposed by the United States with its own retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
Target posts strong fourth quarter profits and sales, but warns on impact of tariffs

Target posts strong fourth quarter profits and sales, but warns on impact of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Sales and profits slipped for Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be “meaningful pressure” on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.
Pet Valu reports $28.9M fourth-quarter profit, up from $28.8M a year earlier

Pet Valu reports $28.9M fourth-quarter profit, up from $28.8M a year earlier

MARKHAM, Ont. — Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $28.9 million, up from $28.8 million a year ago. The pet food retailer says the profit amounted to 40 cents per diluted share for the 13-week period ended Dec.
China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports, adds trade curbs

China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports, adds trade curbs

BEIJING (AP) — China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef, and also expanded controls on doing business with key U.S. companies.
Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

Border officer union cites staffing shortfalls as Trump proceeds with tariff threats

OTTAWA — The federal union that represents Canada’s front-line customs and immigration officers says it’s worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on track to deliver budget as Trump slaps tariffs

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on track to deliver budget as Trump slaps tariffs

VICTORIA — One day before delivering her first budget, British Columbia's finance minister said she knows that everyone is wondering how it can be done in the face of unprecedented tariffs from the United States.