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B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

Alleged fraudsters set up fake portal for plaintiff to view his investment.
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David Eby: British Columbia is ready to lead in a turbulent global economy

David Eby: British Columbia is ready to lead in a turbulent global economy

A resource-rich northwest and modern mining partnerships can anchor Canada’s economic future, argues B.C. premier
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S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 200 points, U.S. markets closed for holiday

S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 200 points, U.S. markets closed for holiday

Canada's main stock index gained nearly 200 points, led by the tech and industrial sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 193.18 points to close at 26,073.13. One of the big gainers was ATS Corp.
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Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

OTTAWA — A new report by the OECD says Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability to strengthen growth as it faces trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs that are taking a bite out of the economic outlook.
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Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly

Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it will respond to its union's latest negotiation comments as soon as possible as uncertainty caused by the contract dispute weighs heavily on its business.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP touts progress on safe supply drugs with no data to prove it

Rob Shaw: BC NDP touts progress on safe supply drugs with no data to prove it

The B.C. government promised to end offsite drug use but admits it has no central way to monitor compliance or track exemptions
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Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll

Reducing internal trade barriers tops priorities for businesses: KPMG poll

TORONTO — A new report says nearly two-thirds Canadian businesses want the government to work to reduce the barriers to internal trade in an effort to improve productivity.
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Canada Post, union expected to resume talks in a few days as overtime ban continues

Canada Post, union expected to resume talks in a few days as overtime ban continues

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has yet to offer a formal response to the proposals, but its request for a two-week "truce" to consider the deal was rejected by the employer.
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Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he's willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States.
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The LifeLabs strike is over. But the union isn't happy

The LifeLabs strike is over. But the union isn't happy

Blood tests and other lab work should be part of the public health-care system, says the BCGEU.
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