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Merger to put biotech Jade Biosciences on Nasdaq

Merger to put biotech Jade Biosciences on Nasdaq

Biotech headed by former Chinook Therapeutics executive Tom Frohlich
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Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates

Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to weigh on consumers and businesses, while a preliminary estimate suggests it grew at an annualized rate of one per cent in the third quarter.
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Rob Shaw: Conservatives had everything it took to form a majority. Why didn't they?

Rob Shaw: Conservatives had everything it took to form a majority. Why didn't they?

How timing and tactics cost John Rustad's party a win
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Global refinery market weakness hits Parkland Corp.'s Burnaby refinery

Global refinery market weakness hits Parkland Corp.'s Burnaby refinery

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has lowered its full-year earnings forecast as sluggish market conditions continue to take a bite out of margins at the company's Burnaby, B.C. refinery.
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What you need to know before helping your child with a home down payment

What you need to know before helping your child with a home down payment

OTTAWA — With the benchmark prices for a home in Toronto or Vancouver at over a million dollars, the prospect of saving enough for a down payment to enter the real estate market can be a daunting task for first-time buyers.
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Opinion: B.C. employers must break the silence on men's mental health

Opinion: B.C. employers must break the silence on men's mental health

Local businesses have unique power to challenge stigma and save lives
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Stock market today: Wall Street opens lower as Big Tech stocks pull back

Stock market today: Wall Street opens lower as Big Tech stocks pull back

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is feeling the downside of high expectations as Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead U.S. stock indexes lower despite delivering strong profits for the summer. The S&P 500 was down 0.
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Surgical robot coming to Victoria hospitals this year

Surgical robot coming to Victoria hospitals this year

The foundation is fundraising for a 10-year robotics program and system upgrades that will first be used in urology
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B.C.'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

B.C.'s late entry to LNG market carries 'significant economic risk': U.K. report finds

Unsanctioned B.C. LNG projects were forecast to produce gas 26% more expensive than the global average, and up to 80% pricier than bulk producers like Qatar — raising questions over whether the province can recoup its investments.
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Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in B.C., says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
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