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Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

Not a 'snowball's chance in hell' of Canada becoming 51st state: Trudeau

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clapped back Tuesday at Donald Trump's escalating claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state, and has called for an in-person meeting with premiers in Ottawa next week to address this
Canada Post alleges $449K package label fraud in B.C. lawsuit

Canada Post alleges $449K package label fraud in B.C. lawsuit

Lawsuit claim alleges Jackson Lam manipulated shipping labels from various retail clients including Bell Canada, COGECO, Eastlink and Shaw Communications
S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fall after new economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, led by losses in technology, while the sector led U.S. markets to erase Monday's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 69.90 points at 24,929.89.
Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Long-term strategies from the government needed to help restaurants, small businesses, according to B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president.

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps as good news for economy reverts to being bad news for stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Good news on the U.S. economy is back to being bad for Wall Street. The S&P 500 swung to a loss of 1.1% after a pair of reports on the economy came in better than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.
As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

OTTAWA — As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly should pick the next leader.
Premier Eby set to visit Washington, outlines tariff threat plan

Premier Eby set to visit Washington, outlines tariff threat plan

B.C. Premier David Eby outlines plan to address tariff threat but mum on addressing the root of that threat, namely U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns over border security, fentanyl and organized crime.
B.C. winery banned from hiring foreign workers, slapped with $118K fine

B.C. winery banned from hiring foreign workers, slapped with $118K fine

Inspector cites poor conditions, lack of abuse prevention, unfulfilled job promises at Okanagan vineyard
B.C. wineries again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta

B.C. wineries again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta

VANCOUVER — British Columbia wineries can again sell their products directly to Alberta consumers this week, months after an interprovincial deal was announced between the two provinces last summer.
CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: Finance Department

CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: Finance Department

The federal government says the Canada Revenue Agency will continue to administer the capital gains tax changes proposed in the budget last year, even though they haven't passed in Parliament, which is prorogued until March 24.