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'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

CALGARY — The May long weekend is when gasoline prices tend to start levelling off ahead of the high-demand summer driving season.
Vancouver police spend $410K on 16 barriers to prevent future vehicle attacks

Vancouver police spend $410K on 16 barriers to prevent future vehicle attacks

VPD on Lapu Lapu day tragedy: "The risk assessment of that event was that it was a low-risk family event that traditionally we would probably not have deployed them there."
Special prosecutor assigned for Maple Ridge councillor facing firearm and assault charges

Special prosecutor assigned for Maple Ridge councillor facing firearm and assault charges

On May 9, Mohamed was charged with a number of offences, including assault, pointing a firearm, unsafe storage of a firearm and ammunition and two counts of disobeying a court order.
Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

MONTREAL — Small businesses and shipping firms are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike as early as next week, a disruption they warn could strain supply chains and freeze millions of parcels as well as billions of dollars in sales.
Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path

Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path

A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians — 67 per cent — are in favour of "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs, and a third of them strongly endorse retaliation.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points as expectations rise for Fed rate cut

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points as expectations rise for Fed rate cut

Economic numbers out of the United States helped boost Canada’s main stock index more than 200 points on Thursday, as most U.S.
Vancouver civic byelection for two council seats cost $1.6 million

Vancouver civic byelection for two council seats cost $1.6 million

Voting day plagued by long lineups, some people waited 3.5 hours to cast ballot
Vancouver sees steep drop in abandoned police calls

Vancouver sees steep drop in abandoned police calls

VPD analysis shows assaults, break-ins, thefts go unreported when calls abandoned by citizens
Lessons from the Laureates: Ryan Beedie

Lessons from the Laureates: Ryan Beedie

From industrial growth to gold mining to student scholarships, Ryan Beedie is building a legacy that goes far beyond business
Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Carolyn Robinson alleges 14 hours passed between her alert to CIBC's Simplii Financial of a potential fraud, and a recall being placed on a wire transfer.