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The planned votes from the Bloc and the New Democrats eliminate the possibility of a snap election, buying the Liberals more time to govern after a raucous start to the fall sitting of Parliament.

The premier promised changes to health and addiction care, police protection for downtown cores and a review to the 911 emergency call system.

OTTAWA — Several federal political parties are expressing reservations about the prospect of fresh regulations to prevent foreign meddlers from tainting their candidate nomination processes.

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it's indefinitely curtailing its sawmill in Lake Butler, Fla., by the end of the month. The Vancouver-based company says the decision is because of high fibre costs and soft lumber markets.

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand has been sworn in as federal transport minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall, taking over a portfolio left vacant after Pablo Rodriguez resigned from cabinet and the Liberal caucus on Thursday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street romped to records Thursday as a delayed jubilation swept markets worldwide following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates . The S&P 500 jumped 1.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than one per cent on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets rallied to new records a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate.

Almost 98% of underused housing tax returns assessed have no tax owing

Vancouver company co-founded by Pieter Cullis specializes in genetic medicine delivery platform

The alternative is higher utility bills for the region’s residents, says regional district representative