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• More than half of small businesses say U.S. no longer reliable: CFIB data

  A year after the U.S. sparked a global trade war with repeated rounds of tariffs, more than half of Canada's small businesses say the U.S. is no longer a reliable trading partner.

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• Gas prices highest in B.C., P.E.I. with oil costs ‘supercharged’ due to Iran war

  The five-day-old Iran war has 'supercharged' oil prices that Canadian motorists are already seeing reflected at the pumps, one analyst says.

  Consumer

  6 hours
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• Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused

  A one-year pilot project starting March 11 is allowing Quebec retail stores to stay open on weekends as late as the law permits on weekdays: 9 p.m.

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• Edmonton infills operated as rooming houses, renting by the day — even hour

  Residents in neighbourhoods near the University of Alberta are sounding the alarm over new infills being rented out by the bedroom — in some cases by the day and even the by hour.

  Consumer

  Mar 3
• NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman visits Calgary to talk about World Cup of Hockey

  With the Flames new arena starting to take shape and Calgary in the running to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman visited town on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Mar 3
• Gold often soars during crises. Not this time — so what’s going on?

  The Iran conflict continues to roil global markets but gold isn't shining so brightly right now, even though many have long considered it a safe haven during a crisis.

  Money

  Mar 3
• Trump says U.S. will insure maritime trade in Gulf amid Iran war

  'If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,' Trump wrote.

  Economy

  Mar 3
• 4 numbers that explain why the Strait of Hormuz is so crucial in Iran war

  The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran closing navigation in the Gulf and forcing production stoppages.

  Economy

  Mar 3
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• Quebec hotels reporting lacklustre bookings for March break week

  Quebec's main hotel association says there are fewer overall bookings this week compared with last year's March break, with most primary and secondary school students off.

  Economy

  Mar 3
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• Dow plunges 1,200 points, partially recovers as Iran war hits world markets

  A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.

  Economy

  Mar 3