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BoC to resume 'business as usual' this year as it rebuilds its assets

BoC to resume 'business as usual' this year as it rebuilds its assets

The Bank of Canada says it expects to end its quantitative tightening process in the first half of this year and start purchasing assets again as it moves past the extraordinary measures it took during the pandemic.
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B.C. class-action lawsuit alleges Telus International exaggerated AI abilities

B.C. class-action lawsuit alleges Telus International exaggerated AI abilities

Senior executives allegedly misled investors about corporate financial performance tied to artificial intelligence.
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Vancouver council byelection tentatively set for April 5

Vancouver council byelection tentatively set for April 5

Former councillor Colleen Hardwick seeking nomination with Team for a Livable Vancouver
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Premiers urge unity in face of U.S. tariff threats, Alberta demands energy exemption

Premiers urge unity in face of U.S. tariff threats, Alberta demands energy exemption

OTTAWA — The country's premiers emerged from a key meeting about Canada-U.S.
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B.C. provincial courts received 235 judicial complaints in 2023

B.C. provincial courts received 235 judicial complaints in 2023

The annual report said 198 complaints weren’t about judicial misconduct but about other issues and were sent to appropriate agencies.
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Opinion: A boring budget, more cuts to red tape will support B.C. businesses

Opinion: A boring budget, more cuts to red tape will support B.C. businesses

A responsible budget and ease of business review could help stabilize the province
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Likelihood of Canadian recession set to rise in 2025

Likelihood of Canadian recession set to rise in 2025

With lower immigration and Trump tariffs looming, some say the economy is already there
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Tory organizer says Liberal leadership contest rules ensure a Freeland-Carney race

Tory organizer says Liberal leadership contest rules ensure a Freeland-Carney race

OTTAWA — Former central banker Mark Carney will launch his highly anticipated bid to lead the Liberal party at an event in Edmonton on Thursday, a week ahead of a fast-approaching deadline to enter the race.
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S&P/TSX composite rises 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

S&P/TSX composite rises 200 points, U.S. stock markets also surge higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 200 points Wednesday amid a broad-based rally led by technology, financials and base metals, while U.S.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8% for its best day in two months Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 2.5%.
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