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Buffett’s appetite for big deal soured by ‘sky-high’ prices

Buffett’s appetite for big deal soured by ‘sky-high’ prices

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says ‘prices are sky-high.’
Premiers call for end to tariffs, reboot on Canada-U.S. relationship

Premiers call for end to tariffs, reboot on Canada-U.S. relationship

Three of Canada’s premiers to meet with members of the Trump administration in Washington.
Flair Airlines halts new routes to Florida, California

Flair Airlines halts new routes to Florida, California

Budget carrier stops service from Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto to Miami, Tampa Bay and more
Sooke distillery wins an international award for best gin

Sooke distillery wins an international award for best gin

After less than four years, Sheringham is racking up the awards
Statistics Canada reports retail sales edged down 0.1% in December

Statistics Canada reports retail sales edged down 0.1% in December

Economists had expected a contraction of 0.3 per cent for the month
HBC shuttering Home Outfitters across Canada

HBC shuttering Home Outfitters across Canada

North America’s oldest retailer is revamping its various stores to improve profitability
Home show hits Pearkes this weekend

Home show hits Pearkes this weekend

Victoria Early Spring Home Expo, Friday to Sunday
Failing Payless to honour gift cards, store credit into March

Failing Payless to honour gift cards, store credit into March

The Topeka, Kansas, company, filed for bankruptcy protection this week
Crude-by-rail shipments set new record in December despite lower price discounts

Crude-by-rail shipments set new record in December despite lower price discounts

Canada exported nearly 354,000 barrels per day of oil, up seven per cent from November
Market volatility, mortgages loom over upcoming earnings of Canada’s big banks

Market volatility, mortgages loom over upcoming earnings of Canada’s big banks

Central bank interest hikes have padded the banks’ net interest margins