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Nine B.C. cleantech firms to share $7.6M in grants

Nine B.C. cleantech firms to share $7.6M in grants

Recipients include new joint venture between Westport Innovations and Volvo
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For some Canadians, the Democrats' America trumps Trudeau’s Canada

For some Canadians, the Democrats' America trumps Trudeau’s Canada

A second consecutive term under the Democrats would likely be better for the Canadian economy and for B.C. businesses from a trade perspective
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Opinion: Time for Canadian leaders to prep for Trump 2.0

Opinion: Time for Canadian leaders to prep for Trump 2.0

Canada faces urgent questions about trade relations, economic stability and national defence commitments
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Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut coming this week

Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut coming this week

Economists and market watchers are betting the Bank of Canada will deliver another interest rate cut this week amid mounting evidence that inflation is sustainably easing.
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Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent's fitness for office.
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Massive protest involving semi-trucks blocks Vancouver traffic

Massive protest involving semi-trucks blocks Vancouver traffic

The protest covered a lot of distance
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What to know about the Canadian ties of Kamala Harris, Biden's choice for successor

MONTREAL — U.S.
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What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work

What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work

ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris , Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
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Small fashion houses sowing sustainability with sewing pattern releases

Small fashion houses sowing sustainability with sewing pattern releases

When Michelle Larsen started her fashion brand, she planned on making each item herself, with an eye to transparency, sustainability and fair labour practices.
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Upside of downtown: For many business owners in Victoria, there's no place they'd rather be

Upside of downtown: For many business owners in Victoria, there's no place they'd rather be

Despite dealing with everything from economic challenges to crime and parking snafus, many see downtown as a “vibrant and funky place” to make a living.
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