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Canadian researchers who rely on U.S. medical grants say some projects at risk even as funding resumes

Canadian researchers who rely on U.S. medical grants say some projects at risk even as funding resumes

Canadian researchers who rely on funding from an American agency that saw some of its operations frozen last month due to an executive order by U.S.
China accounted for 50% of oil exports via Vancouver in 2024: China Institute

China accounted for 50% of oil exports via Vancouver in 2024: China Institute

Pipeline expansion facilitated $2 billion worth of crude exports to China in 2024
S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

S&P/TSX composite rises almost 300 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also make gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 300 points Wednesday on widespread market strength, while U.S. stocks rose after a mixed trading day. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 290.49 points at 25,569.84.
Automatic donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign

Automatic donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign

VANCOUVER — When Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka noticed an annual $1,225 donation to BC United had been charged to his credit card weeks after the party suspended its provincial election campaign last year, he "immediately" sought a refund from
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises as earnings reporting season ramps up

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted higher Wednesday as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Here's what Vancouver's entertainment district could look like in 20 years

Here's what Vancouver's entertainment district could look like in 20 years

The city is planning a long-term project in hopes of making downtown Granville Street safer for pedestrians and commuters.
International grads more likely to hold jobs below their education levels: StatCan

International grads more likely to hold jobs below their education levels: StatCan

OTTAWA — International students who graduated from Canadian schools are more likely to be underemployed than their Canadian peers — and many are living with lower incomes as a result.
CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook

CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but its outlook is clouded by the threat of widespread tariffs from the U.S.
Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. widened in December as overall exports rose thanks in part to higher energy prices, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.
Rob Shaw: FOI system a money-wasting pit of secrecy under BC NDP

Rob Shaw: FOI system a money-wasting pit of secrecy under BC NDP

Province finds insidious way to jack up cost of transparency to British Columbians