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No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

In her final report released Tuesday, inquiry commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue concludes that while the threat of foreign interference is real, Canada's democratic institutions have held up well against the dangers.
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Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, "smoke and mirrors" — even "meh.
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Premier Eby says B.C. government will assist people impacted by tariffs

Premier Eby says B.C. government will assist people impacted by tariffs

Eby to offer financial support to businesses and individuals affected by tariffs, if they are imposed Saturday
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Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks win back some of Monday's sharp losses

Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks win back some of Monday's sharp losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Rebounding tech stocks drove U.S. indexes higher a day after they tumbled on doubts about whether the artificial-intelligence frenzy really needs all the dollars being poured into it. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro

Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro

Metro is in "wait and see" mode ahead of potential tariffs from new U.S.
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Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

As regulation costs in B.C. hike up to $8.3 million, business owners have little confidence the provincial government is committed to make business operations easier
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American rail company's court challenge holds up Burnaby, Coquitlam sewer project

American rail company's court challenge holds up Burnaby, Coquitlam sewer project

A dispute between Metro Vancouver and BNSF Railway Company has held up construction of a North Road sewer pipe project started more than five years ago.
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Vancouver police will continue to carry 'carbine rifles' at large events

Vancouver police will continue to carry 'carbine rifles' at large events

Police board dismisses complaint over officers equipped with large guns at Pride parade
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B.C. stockbrokers challenge regulator’s authority to appeal case linked to Bridgemark Group

B.C. stockbrokers challenge regulator’s authority to appeal case linked to Bridgemark Group

PI Financial stockbrokers were cleared by a hearing panel of allegations they failed their gatekeeper obligations but the regulator's enforcement staff have asked the B.C. Securities Commission for a review.
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Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland argues Canada can turn the tables on U.S. President Donald Trump and avoid massive U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods by scaring key American businesses.
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