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Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes held near their records following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues that he may ultimately back down on them. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.1% Monday.
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Kelowna crane collapse case needs action now: union

Kelowna crane collapse case needs action now: union

The union representing hundreds of crane operators across the province is calling for charges to be laid in the case of the Kelowna industrial accident that killed five.
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Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
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Rob Shaw: NDP tiptoes around safety recommendations in wake of Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy

Rob Shaw: NDP tiptoes around safety recommendations in wake of Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy

After a car attack killed 11 people in April, a former judge’s report called for sweeping safety reforms. The B.C. government says it supports the 'intent'—but stops short of full commitment.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade U.S. trade issues are expected to continue to be top of mind this week after U.S.
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Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.1 per cent at $84.2 billion in May

Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.1 per cent at $84.2 billion in May

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, edged up 0.1 per cent to $84.2 billion in May.
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Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

As contract talks begin, the first wage offers from the province fall below the inflation rate.
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Uncertainty swirls after Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada

Uncertainty swirls after Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada

Threatened tariff would be a 10-percentage-point hike to the 25 per cent tariff already in effect on Canadian exports that do not fall under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
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Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Mike Klassen: 'This is not a gentrification process as much as a revitalization.'
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Vancouver mutual fund dealer ‘misappropriated’ $354K from elderly clients, regulator alleges

Vancouver mutual fund dealer ‘misappropriated’ $354K from elderly clients, regulator alleges

Disciplinary hearing set as CIRO alleges former Scotia Securities adviser created fictitious accounts to hide transfers
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