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Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status

OTTAWA — Ottawa's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada's attempts to prevent the U.S. from levying damaging tariffs — a measure U.S.
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Dix in Delta to talk about US tariffs, BC food security

Dix in Delta to talk about US tariffs, BC food security

It’s more important than ever to support BC producers and build out capacity wherever possible, said Dix
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Metro Vancouver director blasts media amid budget talks

Metro Vancouver director blasts media amid budget talks

A special Metro Vancouver meeting lasting three hours produced more back and forth discussion and direction to staff to examine the impact of cutting certain services.
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Tech stocks help S&P/TSX composite climb as Trump tariff threats fail to shake market

Tech stocks help S&P/TSX composite climb as Trump tariff threats fail to shake market

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index continued to climb Friday amid tech and financial gains, extending a nearly two-week run as markets bank on averting trauma from tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.
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Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high as they closed out a second straight winning week. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% on Friday, a day after setting a record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.
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Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles

OTTAWA — The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help the Crown corporation continue operating amid "significant financial challenges." Canada Post says it was notified it will receive the $1.
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BIV announces 2025 Influential Women in Business Award winners

BIV announces 2025 Influential Women in Business Award winners

The awards program will mark its 26th anniversary on March 7, ahead of International Women’s Day
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Eby earns failing grade for fiscal management among premiers, according to think tank

Eby earns failing grade for fiscal management among premiers, according to think tank

B.C. leader ranks second-lowest in Canada for managing finances, says Fraser Institute
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Rob Shaw: B.C. labour talks escalate as trade threats, record deficit test NDP

Rob Shaw: B.C. labour talks escalate as trade threats, record deficit test NDP

Public workers push for more as province braces for economic turmoil
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Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

Opinion: Affordability is my 'key priority,' says Metro Vancouver chair

"We will continue to meet our mandate as a regional district," says Mike Hurley, Metro Vancouver Board chair and Burnaby mayor, "with careful consideration of how we spend your tax dollar."
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