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COPE defends councillor-elect Sean Orr over social media posts

COPE defends councillor-elect Sean Orr over social media posts

Ezra Shanken: 'Sean Orr may think we are sheep, but rest assured we are lions.'
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Stock markets in Canada and U.S. soar after Trump pauses some tariffs

Stock markets in Canada and U.S. soar after Trump pauses some tariffs

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. shot up after U.S. President Donald Trump paused his "reciprocal" tariffs on most nations for 90 days — with the exception of China.
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Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations.
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Resources executives warn GVBOT that B.C. is losing its competitive edge

Resources executives warn GVBOT that B.C. is losing its competitive edge

'Very challenging to push and advocate for British Columbia as being competitive globally.'
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Jewish groups condemn social media posts made by Vancouver councillor-elect Sean Orr

Jewish groups condemn social media posts made by Vancouver councillor-elect Sean Orr

'Orr's comments have caused harm to the Jewish community and have eroded trust in his ability to represent all residents of Vancouver.'
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $400K health review offers no deadline, no report, no answers

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $400K health review offers no deadline, no report, no answers

Instead of transparency, British Columbians are getting vague promises of 'iterative cycles' and a hiring freeze that’s causing more questions than answers
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Why stock market fraudsters face heat in the U.S., walk free in B.C.

Why stock market fraudsters face heat in the U.S., walk free in B.C.

Canadian police cite legal roadblocks as U.S. regulators clean house
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Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies reach lowest level in years, SME sentiment falls

Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies reach lowest level in years, SME sentiment falls

Small business outlook hits historic lows as employers slow expansion and brace for trade fallout
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New hearing for B.C. stockbrokers after commission says mistakes made in panel

New hearing for B.C. stockbrokers after commission says mistakes made in panel

BCSC says panel for stockbroker regulator failed in its assessment of gatekeeper roles in case linked to an alleged widespread penny stock consulting scheme
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B.C. loses fight to deny Seabridge Gold millions of dollars in tax credits

B.C. loses fight to deny Seabridge Gold millions of dollars in tax credits

A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled mining companies can receive tax credits on a broad range of activities to prove their mine is 'economically viable'
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