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Swoony Loonie: More in Store?

February 21, 2016

Hey, pull the ripcord already! The Canadian dollar is plunging to earth at a faster rate than it ever has. If last year’s descent wasn’t enough, it resumed early in 2016, sinking to lows that were unthinkable just two years ago. Even last year’s low-loonie beneficiaries are alarmed, wondering along with everyone else about their relative wealth and the inflated price of their winter escape.

[Drugs] Seized From [US] ‘Trusted Trader’ At Ambassador Bridge

February 17, 2016

A 56-year-old member of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s trusted trader program is facing charges after authorities say he tried to smuggle 76 pounds of marijuana across the Ambassador Bridge.

Leading Indicators Clash

February 12, 2016

It's early yet in 2016, but far enough along in January that we’ve all gone through the obligatory gauntlet of New Year predictions and risk calculations. On the whole, it’s a pretty cautious step into another calendar year, and with good reason.

Trade minister says renegotiation of Pacific trade deal not possible

January 29, 2016

A renegotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal is not possible even though serious concerns may be raised during public consultations, Canada's trade minister [has] said.

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