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Metro Vancouver defers $1.1B in spending, warns of tighter water use

Metro Vancouver defers $1.1B in spending, warns of tighter water use

Regional district is looking to provide short-term property tax and fee relief for households
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North American stocks end deep in the red on U.S.-China tariff worries

North American stocks end deep in the red on U.S.-China tariff worries

TORONTO — North American markets posted more losses Thursday, reversing some of what they gained in a rally the day before, after the White House said tariffs on China are even higher than previously announced at 145 per cent.
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Trump's tariff turnaround shows he's vulnerable to pressure, says former negotiator

Trump's tariff turnaround shows he's vulnerable to pressure, says former negotiator

Canada's former top trade negotiator said Thursday that if nations around the world co-ordinate their responses to Donald Trump's global trade war, the U.S. president would be more likely to back away from tariffs sooner.
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S&P 500 sinks 3.5% as Wall Street swings from euphoria back to worries about US-China trade war

S&P 500 sinks 3.5% as Wall Street swings from euphoria back to worries about US-China trade war

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to threaten the economy. The S&P 500 fell 3.5% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.
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Vancouver deputy chief named new Victoria police chief; set to start in August

Vancouver deputy chief named new Victoria police chief; set to start in August

Fiona Wilson is set to start Aug. 15, two weeks before current Chief Del Manak retires
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Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble

Todd Rutter calls himself the "most non-tech person you've ever met" but he's turning to technology and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to help weather the dizzying tariff policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

While the law for Canadians crossing the border hasn't changed, U.S. officials are scrutinizing people more closely, says lawyer.
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LifeLabs’ rotating strike heads into seventh week

LifeLabs’ rotating strike heads into seventh week

Union says blood tests and other diagnostic tests should be part of the public health-care system.
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Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed course Wednesday on his global trade war following days of market turmoil — but he's not offering any changes to the tariffs hitting Canada.
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Why Vancouver gig workers should embrace the tax season

Why Vancouver gig workers should embrace the tax season

New CRA rules force platforms like Uber and Airbnb to report earnings, leaving freelancers navigating filings
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