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S&P/TSX composite gains 20 points Thursday with U.S. markets closed for July 4

S&P/TSX composite gains 20 points Thursday with U.S. markets closed for July 4

TORONTO — Canada's main stock market eked out a gain on Thursday, helped by strength in the telecom, utility and energy sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 20.35 points at 22,244.02. The increase came as U.S.
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Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

OTTAWA — The well-funded Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $8.5 million on advertising last year, substantially exceeding what its political rivals dropped to get their message out.
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B.C. judge questions disbarred lawyer Hong Guo's $887K cheque forgery claim

B.C. judge questions disbarred lawyer Hong Guo's $887K cheque forgery claim

A contentious cheque is at the centre of civil legal proceedings between disbarred lawyer Hong Guo and Bank of Montreal.
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Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
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Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

A forklift operator was struck by loaded pallets in 2022.
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Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau

Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau

HAMILTON — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the "vast, vast majority" of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader.
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B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote.
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Class-action lawyers raise concerns after UBCO offers money to displaced residents

Class-action lawyers raise concerns after UBCO offers money to displaced residents

Financial aid separate from ongoing legal claims regarding permanent housing
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How to lower your student debt — and cut through misconceptions around it

How to lower your student debt — and cut through misconceptions around it

Paying back student loans has always been a challenge, but at a time when housing and meals eat up a bigger slice of income than ever, making smart choices around loans and repayment is all too critical.
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Competition Bureau to speed development of guidance on new greenwashing rules

Competition Bureau to speed development of guidance on new greenwashing rules

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says it will speed the development of guidance on the interpretation of new provisions in the Competition Act aimed at greenwashing.
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