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U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

OTTAWA — A U.S. senator is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to move quickly on repealing the digital services tax. "You all, to your credit, said you're not going to collect it.
Vancouver council to consider ban on sale of gun-shaped lighters

Vancouver council to consider ban on sale of gun-shaped lighters

Police responded to 162 calls in 2024 involving the lighters; 50 to 75 retailers sell the devices.
Unionized workers at Canada Post to start voting on contract offer

Unionized workers at Canada Post to start voting on contract offer

OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post begin voting on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer on Monday. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging they reject the proposal.
Hells Angels-linked B.C. jeweller loses appeal against $66K money laundering penalties

Hells Angels-linked B.C. jeweller loses appeal against $66K money laundering penalties

A federal judge upheld anti-money laundering penalties for the Coquitlam, B.C., jeweller and self-proclaimed Hells Angels member.
Canada Post faces class action over alleged hidden fuel surcharges

Canada Post faces class action over alleged hidden fuel surcharges

Judge certifies class action against Canada Post over claims of 'drip pricing' in contravention of the federal Competition Act.
Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

The man said he was walking through Granville Loop Park when he hit his head on a low-hanging branch.
Carney's meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated

Carney's meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was optimistic about finding consensus on the Liberals' major projects law as he met with hundreds of First Nations chiefs on Thursday, but by mid-afternoon some leaders had walked out of the summit, decryi
Central 1 CFO to step down later this year

Central 1 CFO to step down later this year

The Vancouver-based financial services organization says it's searching for a new leader.
B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment he officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign.
Judge sanctions B.C. litigant for AI hallucination in court filing

Judge sanctions B.C. litigant for AI hallucination in court filing

Former marine surveyor Munchang Choi had launched various complaints and court actions related to alleged bullying, leading up to termination. He relied, in part, on artificial intelligence for his filings.