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S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up Monday along with U.S. markets as investor fears eased around rising conflict in the Middle East.
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Two weeks left to nominate a future BIV Forty under 40 Award winner

Two weeks left to nominate a future BIV Forty under 40 Award winner

Nominations to the prestigious Forty under 40 Awards program will close June 30; recipients will be celebrated at an awards gala in February 2026
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: G7 G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alta., for their annual meeting, which starts Sunday.
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Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.
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NDP grassroots buck against 'top-down' leadership race

NDP grassroots buck against 'top-down' leadership race

Following an election loss that cost them official party status, the federal NDP is grappling with internal dissent over how to rebuild—and who should lead.
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Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.
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Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Federal judge found the ship repair company breached its contract with owners of a former military landing craft when it declined to fix deficiencies in its work until it was paid outstanding invoices
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Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Staff report: 'A number of material risks or unknowns' could impose additional costs over and above current projection
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Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Steve Rai wants a more inclusive, innovative force but says real reform depends on others stepping up too. Part two of a two-part Q&A.
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Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market

Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices leaped, and stocks slumped Friday on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.
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