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Here’s what Vancouver council said in 6-3 decision to pause new supportive housing

Here’s what Vancouver council said in 6-3 decision to pause new supportive housing

Mayor Ken Sim: 'There's a lot of emotion on both sides of this.'
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Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit 'irresponsible'

Trudeau calls idea of banning Trump from attending G7 summit 'irresponsible'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for the federal government to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from coming to Canada for the G7 summit this June.
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Groups call on Ottawa to activate foreign influence registry as election approaches

Groups call on Ottawa to activate foreign influence registry as election approaches

OTTAWA — Members of diaspora communities are urging Ottawa to get its planned foreign influence transparency registry up and running before the coming general election.
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S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell 200 points Thursday amid widespread weakness, while U.S. stock markets slid in the afternoon after a mixed trading day, led by a 2.8 per cent decline on the Nasdaq.
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Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell sharply as Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% Thursday for its fifth drop in six days after setting an all-time high last week.
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Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

TORONTO — In what could be a near-term high water mark, all of Canada's Big Six banks beat analyst expectations in the first quarter as the economy chugged along through the end of January despite the growing threat of tariffs and the apparent crumbl
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Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

Public safety minister says Canada has answered U.S. demands on border security

WASHINGTON — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday Canada has acted on U.S. concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking — even as U.S. President Donald Trump insists economy-wide tariffs will go ahead next week as planned.
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B.C. small businesses have lowest confidence among provinces, says CFIB

B.C. small businesses have lowest confidence among provinces, says CFIB

Short-term confidence among West Coast SMBS falls 12 points below the historic average, according to barometer
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When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S.
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Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff likens the situation facing the scenic B.C. community just a few kilometres from the U.S. border to that of her own family.
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