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Rob Shaw: BC NDP playing divide and conquer with Indigenous, municipal allies

Rob Shaw: BC NDP playing divide and conquer with Indigenous, municipal allies

By sidelining the FNLC and UBCM, the B.C. government is undermining the very relationships it once championed
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Court tosses Martel clients' application for adjournment; they face 'clawback' proceedings

Court tosses Martel clients' application for adjournment; they face 'clawback' proceedings

They are part of a group of 561 investors considered “winners” by the trustee overseeing Greg Martel’s bankruptcy.
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Les Leyne: Infrastructure minister admits error, but NDP will press on

Les Leyne: Infrastructure minister admits error, but NDP will press on

The opposition is suggesting various amendments to the Infrastructure Projects Act (Bill 15), but Minister Bowinn Ma — her moment of humility behind her — indicated they’re wasting their time
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Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.
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B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

Alleged fraudsters set up fake portal for plaintiff to view his investment.
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David Eby: British Columbia is ready to lead in a turbulent global economy

David Eby: British Columbia is ready to lead in a turbulent global economy

A resource-rich northwest and modern mining partnerships can anchor Canada’s economic future, argues B.C. premier
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S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 200 points, U.S. markets closed for holiday

S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 200 points, U.S. markets closed for holiday

Canada's main stock index gained nearly 200 points, led by the tech and industrial sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 193.18 points to close at 26,073.13. One of the big gainers was ATS Corp.
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Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

OTTAWA — A new report by the OECD says Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability to strengthen growth as it faces trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs that are taking a bite out of the economic outlook.
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Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly

Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it will respond to its union's latest negotiation comments as soon as possible as uncertainty caused by the contract dispute weighs heavily on its business.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP touts progress on safe supply drugs with no data to prove it

Rob Shaw: BC NDP touts progress on safe supply drugs with no data to prove it

The B.C. government promised to end offsite drug use but admits it has no central way to monitor compliance or track exemptions
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