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Insolvency filings in May rise from April, but down from last year

Insolvency filings in May rise from April, but down from last year

Insolvency statistics for May show a rise from April but are down from a year ago, when the Bank of Canada had yet to start lowering interest rates. The 12,395 insolvencies in May was up 2.3 per cent from April, while down 2.
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Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Higher turnover rents in several major rental markets have decreased tenant mobility, leading to longer average tenancy periods and "more substantial" rent increases when tenants do move, says CMHC.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP doubles down on drug denial for dying girl

Rob Shaw: BC NDP doubles down on drug denial for dying girl

Health minister unmoved as international experts urge reversal of Brineura decision in case of 10-year-old Charleigh Pollock
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Mario Canseco: Carney widens the gap as Poilievre slips on key issues, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Carney widens the gap as Poilievre slips on key issues, polling shows

Research Co. survey shows the new prime minister pulling ahead across demographics, while the Conservative leader loses ground
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Some HandyDart riders wanted change. TransLink didn't deliver

Some HandyDart riders wanted change. TransLink didn't deliver

Drivers and some users want an end to reliance on for-profit contractors.
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B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games such as Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally.
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Transport committee will study BC Ferries' receiving $1B loan for Chinese ships

Transport committee will study BC Ferries' receiving $1B loan for Chinese ships

OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee agreed on Monday to launch a study into the $1 billion loan BC Ferries received from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance the purchase of four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder
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Penalized Vancouver stockbroker blames Chinese tariffs after clients lose $8.7M

Penalized Vancouver stockbroker blames Chinese tariffs after clients lose $8.7M

Former RBC Dominion Securities futures advisor Hongia Liu did not consult with numerous clients from China when engaging in high-risk trades, according to settlement with regulator
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Anand visiting Malaysia, Japan as Carney crafts approach to Indo-Pacific strategy

Anand visiting Malaysia, Japan as Carney crafts approach to Indo-Pacific strategy

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is headed off to Japan and Malaysia as the Carney government shapes its diplomatic and trade approach to the Indo-Pacific region.
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S&P/TSX composite finishes lower, U.S. markets drop

S&P/TSX composite finishes lower, U.S. markets drop

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished lower, driven partly by weakness in real estate stocks, as U.S. markets fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 15.88 points at 27,020.28.
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