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Stocks inch higher on Wall Street and hold on to weekly gains

Stocks inch higher on Wall Street and hold on to weekly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street, keeping the market on track for its third weekly gain in the last four. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in early trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 143 points, or 0.
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Opinion: Infrastructure investment key to B.C.'s prosperity

Opinion: Infrastructure investment key to B.C.'s prosperity

To fund critical services and grow our economy, we must unlock British Columbia’s export potential with smarter infrastructure spending
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B.C. judge OKs investor profits 'clawback' in $316M Ponzi scheme

B.C. judge OKs investor profits 'clawback' in $316M Ponzi scheme

Victoria, B.C., mortgage broker's $316-million Ponzi scheme leads to court-ordered 'clawback" of investor profits
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B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024, something that Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the government is working hard to address.
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C.’s long-term elderly care crisis is the cost of political procrastination

Kirk LaPointe: B.C.’s long-term elderly care crisis is the cost of political procrastination

New report from B.C. Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt warns the province has failed to act on years of recommendations to fix long-term care
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S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. markets mixed amid trade worries

S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. markets mixed amid trade worries

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down Thursday while U.S. markets were mixed as numerous tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump against countries took effect.
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Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs — days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.
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Wall Street drifts as stock markets worldwide take Trump's new tariffs in stride

Wall Street drifts as stock markets worldwide take Trump's new tariffs in stride

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on dozens of countries had only a muted effect on markets worldwide. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.
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WestJet sued for injuries after plane collision at Comox Airport

WestJet sued for injuries after plane collision at Comox Airport

Passenger claims injury causes pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent physical disability
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Mario Canseco: Smoking, vaping lose ground in B.C. as support for bans grows, says survey

Mario Canseco: Smoking, vaping lose ground in B.C. as support for bans grows, says survey

Fewer than one in four residents use tobacco, cannabis or e-cigarettes in any form, according to Research Co. polling
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