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Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Opinion: Women and mentorship are powering philanthropy in Canada

Opinion: Women and mentorship are powering philanthropy in Canada

A wave of influence has been building in Canada over the last 30 years, and it has had a profound impact on our communities, whether delineated by geography, gender, ethnicity or something else.
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Vancouver mayor urges next federal government to do more on crime and addiction

Vancouver mayor urges next federal government to do more on crime and addiction

Coun. Rebecca Bligh identifies infrastructure gap, Pete Fry wants more investment in housing
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B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

B.C.’s alleged $511M mortgage fraud scheme concludes with no criminal charges

After regulators claimed he arranged over half-a-billion dollars' worth of mortgages based on fraudulent and forged documentation unregistered mortgage broker Jay Chaudhary has not faced any criminal, civil or administrative penalties
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B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1

B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts and Trump Media jumps despite souring moods for US consumers

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts and Trump Media jumps despite souring moods for US consumers

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged higher in a quiet Tuesday after roaring the day before on hopes that President Donald Trump’s tariffs may not be as sweeping as earlier feared. The S&P 500 added 0.2% after jumping 1.
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S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. markets were also higher, holding onto the gains from Monday's rally as the next deadline for U.S. tariffs looms in just over a week.
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B.C. concrete workers hold the line in 10-week strike

B.C. concrete workers hold the line in 10-week strike

Union says morale remains high as workers push for better wages and benefits
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Mario Canseco: Carney’s Liberals surge as Poilievre’s lead evaporates in polling

Mario Canseco: Carney’s Liberals surge as Poilievre’s lead evaporates in polling

Research Co. poll reveals Canada-U.S. tensions over tariffs have reshaped the election, making voter turnout more crucial than ever
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Rob Shaw: B.C. business leaders push back against NDP’s power grab

Rob Shaw: B.C. business leaders push back against NDP’s power grab

Calls grow to separate interprovincial trade measures from sweeping executive powers
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