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Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

As contract talks begin, the first wage offers from the province fall below the inflation rate.
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Uncertainty swirls after Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada

Uncertainty swirls after Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada

Threatened tariff would be a 10-percentage-point hike to the 25 per cent tariff already in effect on Canadian exports that do not fall under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
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Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Mike Klassen: 'This is not a gentrification process as much as a revitalization.'
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Vancouver mutual fund dealer ‘misappropriated’ $354K from elderly clients, regulator alleges

Vancouver mutual fund dealer ‘misappropriated’ $354K from elderly clients, regulator alleges

Disciplinary hearing set as CIRO alleges former Scotia Securities adviser created fictitious accounts to hide transfers
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Broadway plan sees 146 projects in development pipeline

Broadway plan sees 146 projects in development pipeline

Total of 22,842 residential units among new housing planned for corridor
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Business leaders lament latest U.S. tariff threat as experts play down risks

Business leaders lament latest U.S. tariff threat as experts play down risks

TORONTO — The latest tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump is drawing condemnation from business leaders, though more because of the added uncertainty than the potential direct impact that experts played down.
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B.C. adds 5K jobs in June for fourth straight month of gains: StatCan

B.C. adds 5K jobs in June for fourth straight month of gains: StatCan

Unemployment rate drops 0.8 percentage points to 5.6%, according to national statistics agency
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B.C. criminal defence lawyer helped client tied to illegal drug trade obtain cannabis licence

B.C. criminal defence lawyer helped client tied to illegal drug trade obtain cannabis licence

Law Society of BC settlement shows how illicit cannabis industry players could obtain a presence in the legal retail sector through lawyers and consultants.
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North Vancouver firm lands first deal for food-waste, poop-powered gas system

North Vancouver firm lands first deal for food-waste, poop-powered gas system

Hydron Energy’s first commercial sale brings renewable natural gas tech to Ontario farm
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Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

North American trade relations don't appear to be diminishing the growing affinity Americans have for one of Canada's most fashionable brands. Aritzia Inc. revealed Thursday that its U.S.
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