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'Just trying to survive': Some Ontarians still reeling from ice storm, power outages

'Just trying to survive': Some Ontarians still reeling from ice storm, power outages

ORILLIA — Prolonged power outages after spring storms could extend into next week in some Ontario communities, officials said Friday, as one Orillia-area resident described the aftermath of last weekend's ice storm as a "war zone.
China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S.
Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets

Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump's tariffs roil financial markets

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When retired school counselor Don Herneisen meets up with friends each week for breakfast at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, the conversation often turns to the economy.
Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare

Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare

President Donald Trump’s administration has decided not to cover expensive, high-demand obesity treatments under the federal government's Medicare program.
Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher gear Friday. The S&P 500 lost 6% after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs announced earlier this week.
Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

CALGARY — Fears of a tariff-driven recession have led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector's outlook should the weakness persist. West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S.
China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP Source says

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP Source says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S.
'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

'Now what?': North American stock markets sink for second day on tariff fears

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank for a second straight day Friday, marking even sharper losses than Thursday as U.S. President Trump's tariffs continue to stir recession fears.
Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'

Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'

Cristobal Tapia de Veer says he’s checking out of “The White Lotus” for good. After three seasons, the Chilean-Canadian composer whose trademark sounds helped define the hit HBO series, has said he won’t return for its fourth and final season.
B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

B.C. touts speed of major housing program to mark one-year anniversary

NORTH VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14
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