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Trump front and centre as talk of trade, jobs emerges on campaign trail

Trump front and centre as talk of trade, jobs emerges on campaign trail

OTTAWA — A familiar U.S. face finally showed up front and centre Saturday on the federal campaign trail: Donald Trump.
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Conservatives promise to cut tax on lowest income bracket as Scheer tours B.C.

Conservatives promise to cut tax on lowest income bracket as Scheer tours B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled a $6-billion income tax cut and promised there are more "compelling tax credits and proposals" to come Sunday in his first campaign swing through British Columbia.
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August sales signal end to Metro housing slump

August sales signal end to Metro housing slump

Lower Mainland home sales momentum firmed through August, pointing to an end to the down cycle observed earlier this year. Buyers are returning to the market amid rising affordability due to declines in mortgage rates and prices.
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Car collector suing EasyPark and Busters Towing over damage to prized rare Cadillac

Car collector suing EasyPark and Busters Towing over damage to prized rare Cadillac

BIV's lawsuit of the week
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B.C. posts year-over-year wage growth in June

B.C. posts year-over-year wage growth in June

Wage growth in B.C. remained solid in June despite losing some momentum following a strong gain the prior month. Weekly earnings averaged $996.30, down 0.5% from the previous month but up 3.2% from a year ago.
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Federal leaders debate environment, China in first leaders debate

Federal leaders debate environment, China in first leaders debate

In Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau’s absence, three federal party leaders took part in the first leaders debate in the 2019 election
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Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail

Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail

OTTAWA — A running list of specific promises made by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens since the official start of the campaign on Sept. 11. Liberals Sept.
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Day 2 of campaign sees three of four federal leaders set to debate

Day 2 of campaign sees three of four federal leaders set to debate

OTTAWA — How do you debate a prime minister who doesn't show up? That's the question for the leaders of the Conservative, NDP and Green parties today as they prepare for the first leaders' debate of the federal election tonight in Toronto.
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Plane B, redux: Liberal campaign gets new plane after bus-wing collision

Plane B, redux: Liberal campaign gets new plane after bus-wing collision

VANCOUVER — Justin Trudeau's federal election campaign is ready to get off the ground — again.
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Election 2019: International investment the new foreign policy, say analysts

Election 2019: International investment the new foreign policy, say analysts

Observers say Ottawa needs integrated diplomacy, trade approach, regardless of who wins
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