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B.C. Re/Max brokerage wins right to appeal $156K anti-money laundering fine

B.C. Re/Max brokerage wins right to appeal $156K anti-money laundering fine

Court rules Fintrac botched its enforcement after brokerage failed to flag suspicious deals linked to global fraud ring
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Should Eby's ‘Buy Canadian’ ethos apply to politicians' investment portfolios?

Should Eby's ‘Buy Canadian’ ethos apply to politicians' investment portfolios?

Some B.C. MLAs may still own Tesla stock as province cancels Tesla charger rebates
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Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament

Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding in Alberta.
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S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report.
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Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extended its gains to a ninth straight day Friday, marking the stock market’s longest winning streak since 2004 and reclaiming the ground it lost since President Donald Trump escalated his trade war in early April.
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Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

The two leaders are set to discuss U.S. trade war on Canada.
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Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

TORONTO — Until U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty came along, many thought health care would be a key issue in the federal election.
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ICBC’s no-fault model poses major hurdle for Vancouver festival victims

ICBC’s no-fault model poses major hurdle for Vancouver festival victims

Lawyers say B.C.’s insurance system blocks fair payouts for victims of tragedy
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Cremation capacity strained as B.C. considers alternatives

Cremation capacity strained as B.C. considers alternatives

With ongoing prohibitions against water cremation, B.C. funeral homes say their flame crematoriums have reached capacity amid rising demand, with slim chances for expansion
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$1.1M fee for Granville SRO sparks debate at city hall

$1.1M fee for Granville SRO sparks debate at city hall

Non-ABC Vancouver councillors argue conversion fee charged to owner is too low
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