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S&P/TSX composite gains 20 points Thursday with U.S. markets closed for July 4

S&P/TSX composite gains 20 points Thursday with U.S. markets closed for July 4

TORONTO — Canada's main stock market eked out a gain on Thursday, helped by strength in the telecom, utility and energy sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 20.35 points at 22,244.02. The increase came as U.S.
Arranged mortgages: How Canadian parents influence their children’s housing choices

Arranged mortgages: How Canadian parents influence their children’s housing choices

Parents who experienced success through homeownership may unconsciously transmit an overconfidence bias to their children, encouraging them to stretch beyond their means to enter the market
Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

OTTAWA — The well-funded Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $8.5 million on advertising last year, substantially exceeding what its political rivals dropped to get their message out.
B.C. judge questions disbarred lawyer Hong Guo's $887K cheque forgery claim

B.C. judge questions disbarred lawyer Hong Guo's $887K cheque forgery claim

A contentious cheque is at the centre of civil legal proceedings between disbarred lawyer Hong Guo and Bank of Montreal.
Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
More carbon capture projects to be green-lit soon: Natural Resources Minister

More carbon capture projects to be green-lit soon: Natural Resources Minister

CALGARY — Shell Canada's decision last week to greenlight its Polaris carbon capture project is likely just the start of a wave of positive investment decisions by proponents of the emissions-reducing technology, said federal Natural Resources Minist
Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

A forklift operator was struck by loaded pallets in 2022.
Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau

Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau

HAMILTON — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the "vast, vast majority" of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader.
B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote.
B.C.’s RV parks and campgrounds face shifting challenges and opportunities

B.C.’s RV parks and campgrounds face shifting challenges and opportunities

'Slightly softer season' expected this summer following pandemic boom times