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Nova Scotia premier apologizes, reverses some budget cuts amid outcry Nova Scotia premier apologizes, reverses some budget cuts amid outcry

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Nova Scotia premier apologizes, reverses some budget cuts amid outcry

The reversal comes just over two weeks after Houston's government tabled its budget

By Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press |March 10, 2026

5 min read

Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes

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Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes

Freight volumes up 8% while crude oil exports nearly doubled

By Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press |March 10, 2026

2 min read

Oil market watchers weighing potential impacts of prolonged Mideast war Oil market watchers weighing potential impacts of prolonged Mideast war

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Oil market watchers weighing potential impacts of prolonged Mideast war

Higher oil price to benefit oilpatch, but will drag on consumer spending

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |March 9, 2026

4 min read

Ottawa says it will spend up to $94.5M to improve jobs data in key industries Ottawa says it will spend up to $94.5M to improve jobs data in key industries

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Ottawa says it will spend up to $94.5M to improve jobs data in key industries

Aim is to give employers, job seekers view into gaps and opportunities

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |March 9, 2026

1 min read