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NDP grassroots buck against 'top-down' leadership race

NDP grassroots buck against 'top-down' leadership race

Following an election loss that cost them official party status, the federal NDP is grappling with internal dissent over how to rebuild—and who should lead.
Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.
Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Richmond boatyard ordered to pay $233K for breach of contract in repair of former navy vessel

Federal judge found the ship repair company breached its contract with owners of a former military landing craft when it declined to fix deficiencies in its work until it was paid outstanding invoices
Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Vancouver taxpayers could see property tax hike of seven per cent in 2026

Staff report: 'A number of material risks or unknowns' could impose additional costs over and above current projection
Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Q&A: Vancouver’s new police chief on addiction, poverty and rebuilding trust

Steve Rai wants a more inclusive, innovative force but says real reform depends on others stepping up too. Part two of a two-part Q&A.
Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market

Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices leaped, and stocks slumped Friday on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.
Canadian and U.S. stocks down after Israeli attacks on Iran, price of oil jumps

Canadian and U.S. stocks down after Israeli attacks on Iran, price of oil jumps

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down along with U.S. markets Friday as investors turned cautious following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military targets.
Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

Trade bill could trigger 'race to the bottom' in health standards, health groups warn

OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers could undermine health standards unless it's amended to add new safeguards.
Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria decry desperate public safety situation

Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria decry desperate public safety situation

VANCOUVER — Alan Goodall has owned the Aura nightclub in Vancouver's entertainment district for 16 years, and says the situation for his business has never been worse.
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to 'combat the globalist assault'

B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to 'combat the globalist assault'

Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months say they are launching a new provincial political party.