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Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations.
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Resources executives warn GVBOT that B.C. is losing its competitive edge

Resources executives warn GVBOT that B.C. is losing its competitive edge

'Very challenging to push and advocate for British Columbia as being competitive globally.'
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Jewish groups condemn social media posts made by Vancouver councillor-elect Sean Orr

Jewish groups condemn social media posts made by Vancouver councillor-elect Sean Orr

'Orr's comments have caused harm to the Jewish community and have eroded trust in his ability to represent all residents of Vancouver.'
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Why stock market fraudsters face heat in the U.S., walk free in B.C.

Why stock market fraudsters face heat in the U.S., walk free in B.C.

Canadian police cite legal roadblocks as U.S. regulators clean house
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New hearing for B.C. stockbrokers after commission says mistakes made in panel

New hearing for B.C. stockbrokers after commission says mistakes made in panel

BCSC says panel for stockbroker regulator failed in its assessment of gatekeeper roles in case linked to an alleged widespread penny stock consulting scheme
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B.C. loses fight to deny Seabridge Gold millions of dollars in tax credits

B.C. loses fight to deny Seabridge Gold millions of dollars in tax credits

A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled mining companies can receive tax credits on a broad range of activities to prove their mine is 'economically viable'
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US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.
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Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Absenteeism rates have increased from 2022 to 2024
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Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

TORONTO — North American markets careened to a fourth day of losses in a dramatic turnaround from the rally that started the day as concerns over tariffs continued to mount.
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U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

WASHINGTON — With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, America's top trade official faced pushback Tuesday from lawmakers alarmed by the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade war.
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