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National security adviser dismisses notion of treasonous MPs, despite watchdog report

National security adviser dismisses notion of treasonous MPs, despite watchdog report

OTTAWA — The national security and intelligence adviser is rejecting the notion there are traitors in the House of Commons, despite an eyebrow-raising report from a spy watchdog that flagged questions about politicians' loyalties.
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Ernie Daniels leads generational shift in how First Nations access capital

Ernie Daniels leads generational shift in how First Nations access capital

BIV C-Suite Awards: The first Indigenous board member in the Bank of Canada’s history, Daniels reflects on his path to breaking new ground
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Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening

Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's three party leaders offered starkly different visions of the province and its future Tuesday in the only televised debate of what appears to be an increasingly close election campaign.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also trade higher

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also trade higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the technology and base meta sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 106.
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Rob Shaw: Rustad's cadaverous debate performance may be enough to stall surging Conservatives

Rob Shaw: Rustad's cadaverous debate performance may be enough to stall surging Conservatives

BC Conservative leader needed a standout moment, but delivered monotone responses that failed to counter NDP attacks
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Bryan Yu: Fewer B.C. SMEs are in good business health as optimism worsens

Bryan Yu: Fewer B.C. SMEs are in good business health as optimism worsens

Labour shortages ease but sales growth remains weak amid falling optimism in the SME sector
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Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady as Shanghai stocks suffer worst drop since early COVID

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady as Shanghai stocks suffer worst drop since early COVID

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady following the latest scary swerves for Chinese markets. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% in early Wednesday trading.
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Many small-business owners lack succession plans: Scotiabank

Many small-business owners lack succession plans: Scotiabank

Improving the digital side of businesses can increase their resale values
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Gordon Campbell: In this election, your vote will make a difference

Gordon Campbell: In this election, your vote will make a difference

A commentary by the former B.C. Liberal premier.
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B.C. party leaders clash in debate over housing, platform costing and DRIPA

B.C. party leaders clash in debate over housing, platform costing and DRIPA

David Eby says NDP government would not revisit amendments to Land Act.
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