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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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Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
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B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice alleged at least 18 British Columbians were involved in manipulating $1B in U.S. stock sales
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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
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