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Canada ambassador to China says relations at 'yellow light' but not adversarial

Canada ambassador to China says relations at 'yellow light' but not adversarial

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to China says Ottawa's "complex" relationship with Beijing means some facets of the relationship are speeding along while others are in reverse.

Canada needs strategy reboot at a time of geopolitical turmoil: former ambassadors

WASHINGTON — Five former Canadian ambassadors to the United States have signed an open letter calling on Ottawa to adopt a plan to deepen co-operation with its closest neighbour, saying Canada needs a strategy reboot at a time of geopolitical turmoil
BoC sees growing risk that high rates may push inflation below 2%, summary suggests

BoC sees growing risk that high rates may push inflation below 2%, summary suggests

OTTAWA — Some members of the Bank of Canada's governing council are growing concerned that high interest rates may bring down inflation by more than necessary.
Almost 250,000 B.C. patients matched with doctors through registry: province

Almost 250,000 B.C. patients matched with doctors through registry: province

The Health Connect registry for patients and a second one for physicians were launched in July 2023
A divorce between 40 and 55 can delay retirement by as much as 10 years. Here’s how to best plan your finances

A divorce between 40 and 55 can delay retirement by as much as 10 years. Here’s how to best plan your finances

For many, a divorce means selling a family home they’ve been trying to pay off and taking on mortgage debt again
Surrey, B.C., ER doctors call for 'new leadership' amid 'toxic' work environment

Surrey, B.C., ER doctors call for 'new leadership' amid 'toxic' work environment

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia politicians are celebrating connecting more people with family doctors, but it comes as emergency room physicians at Surrey Memorial Hospital say conditions there continue to crumble.
Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing's activities under elections law

Review finds no case for formal probe of Beijing's activities under elections law

OTTAWA — The federal agency that investigates election infractions found insufficient evidence to support suggestions Beijing wielded undue influence against the Conservatives in the Vancouver area during the 2021 general election.
S&P/TSX composite slips lower Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite slips lower Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped lower Tuesday despite strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed but more or less flat one day before an interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Former cabinet minister appeals to Elections BC to register New Liberal Party of BC

Former cabinet minister appeals to Elections BC to register New Liberal Party of BC

VANCOUVER — The suspension of BC United's election campaign left centrist voters in British Columbia "orphaned," and a new provincial party under the Liberal brand is needed, says former federal cabinet minister Herb Dhaliwal.
Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place as it counts down to a rate cut

Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place as it counts down to a rate cut

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close near their all-time highs ahead of a highly anticipated meeting of the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 edged just barely higher Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped less than 0.