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B.C. business groups seek 'drastic' action on trade, tariffs following election

B.C. business groups seek 'drastic' action on trade, tariffs following election

One business group representing B.C. manufacturers and exporters says progress on breaking down interprovincial trade barriers is unclear
Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April

Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April

NEW YORK (AP) — Much like its wild month of April, a scary Wednesday for Wall Street found a gentler ending as U.S.
S&P/TSX composite index down, U.S. markets mixed on weakening economic data

S&P/TSX composite index down, U.S. markets mixed on weakening economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as economic data showed signs of weakness on both sides of the border. Statistics Canada reported that the Canadian economy shrunk 0.
Vancouver mayor renews call for ‘action’ on mental health crisis

Vancouver mayor renews call for ‘action’ on mental health crisis

Ken Sim wants bail reform, mandatory care for chronic offenders living with a mental illness
BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary

Uncertainty about both the rapidly changing U.S. trade policy and the impact it’s having on the Canadian economy dominated discussion by the Bank of Canada governing council in the lead-up to its interest rate hold earlier this month.
Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

The Canadian economy shrunk in February, but economists say bad weather was likely the larger culprit than uncertainty related to the trade war with the U.S. Statistics Canada said Wednesday that real gross domestic product decreased 0.
Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

TORONTO — Deloitte's latest economic outlook sees the pain of tariffs gathering pace in the months ahead as the short-term boost from companies front-loading activity fades.
Alleged driver of deadly vehicle attack was on 'extended leave' under Mental Health Act

Alleged driver of deadly vehicle attack was on 'extended leave' under Mental Health Act

Vancouver Coastal Health: "There was no indication this person was not following their treatment plan or presented a public safety risk."
Elections Canada says more than 19.5M voters cast a ballot in federal election

Elections Canada says more than 19.5M voters cast a ballot in federal election

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election — more than 19.5 million people.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre loses his long-held seat in Ottawa

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre loses his long-held seat in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will not have a seat in the next Parliament after a stunning upset by his Liberal opponent, raising questions about his ability to continue as party leader and the role he will play when the House of Comm