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Trudeau pitches strong ties to Mexico's new leader Claudia Sheinbaum amid U.S. tumult

Trudeau pitches strong ties to Mexico's new leader Claudia Sheinbaum amid U.S. tumult

OTTAWA — Mexico's election of its first female president could mean a stronger relationship with Canada, as analysts watch how Claudia Sheinbaum will approach civil rights and the possible return of former U.S. president Donald Trump.
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Baldrey: Splits happen. It'll 'almost certainly occur' in B.C.'s 2024 election

Baldrey: Splits happen. It'll 'almost certainly occur' in B.C.'s 2024 election

Columnist Keith Baldrey explains why it's not unheard of for a B.C. political party to win the most seats in the legislature, but not the vote.
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Opinion: B.C.’s new land-use law threatens viability of B.C. mining industry

Opinion: B.C.’s new land-use law threatens viability of B.C. mining industry

Survey shows investors already wary of disputed lands, new law Raises Concerns
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Province says employee email inboxes accessed during cyberattacks

Province says employee email inboxes accessed during cyberattacks

Shannon Salter, deputy minister to the premier and head of the public service, revealed the information in an email update to employees on Monday
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Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation

Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday amid speculation the central bank will deliver its first rate cut in more than four years.
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Children, people with disabilities to qualify for national dental care on June 27

Children, people with disabilities to qualify for national dental care on June 27

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it will expand eligibility for the federal dental program to children and people with disabilities on June 27.
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Cost to return flooded B.C. community to nature nears $1 billion

Cost to return flooded B.C. community to nature nears $1 billion

Buying out Abbotsford lands devastated by 2021 floods could cost nearly $1 billion — less than half of the costliest plan to buttress existing flood defences.
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Opposition parties pour cold water on municipal recall legislation ahead of fall election

Opposition parties pour cold water on municipal recall legislation ahead of fall election

BC Conservative leader advocates for shorter term limits, not recalls
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Rob Shaw: MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives in stunning blow to BC United

Rob Shaw: MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives in stunning blow to BC United

Move marks potential turning point in B.C. politics ahead of fall election
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Opinion: B.C.'s EV aspirations may fall victim to anti-China trade policy

Opinion: B.C.'s EV aspirations may fall victim to anti-China trade policy

A steady stream of economical electric vehicles flowing into the Canadian market appears unlikely
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