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Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

OTTAWA — Canadian economic growth rebounded in April, but early indications suggested it failed to maintain the momentum into May. Statistics Canada said Friday real gross domestic product grew 0.
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'Pivotal moment': Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling

'Pivotal moment': Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling

NEMAIAH VALLEY, B.C. — Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation says the 2014 court ruling that resulted in the first declaration of Aboriginal title in Canadian history triggered a decade of "huge" shifts.
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Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

The Canada Revenue Agency is ramping up efforts to recover overpayments of pandemic-related benefits to individuals as more than $9 billion remains owed.
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Opinion: What does the Toronto-St. Paul’s Tory win mean for B.C.?

Opinion: What does the Toronto-St. Paul’s Tory win mean for B.C.?

There is an undeniable conservative momentum federally and provincially that won’t just stop
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Opinion: In B.C.'s election, strong positions are proving politically more convenient

Opinion: In B.C.'s election, strong positions are proving politically more convenient

Two-thirds of British Columbians place themselves on or around the centre of the political spectrum. No party is clearly capturing that opportunity
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Opinion: Investment needed to unlock east Surrey’s full economic potential

Opinion: Investment needed to unlock east Surrey’s full economic potential

Cloverdale Fairgrounds redevelopment, new hospital fuel growth, but hotel shortage looms
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B.C. Investment Management earned 7.5% annual combined pension plan return

B.C. Investment Management earned 7.5% annual combined pension plan return

VICTORIA — British Columbia Investment Management Corp. says it earned an annual combined pension plan return of 7.5 per cent for its latest year.
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Rob Shaw: With Olsen out, are the BC Greens finished?

Rob Shaw: With Olsen out, are the BC Greens finished?

Adam Olsen, 48, says his bucket is "completely overflowing." After seven years as MLA, he plans to refocus his time on his family.
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Canadian M&A deals expected to pick up in 2024

Canadian M&A deals expected to pick up in 2024

M&A activity in Canada has been flat for about a year: PwC
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim turns meeting room into personal gym

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim turns meeting room into personal gym

Coun. Pete Fry critical of mayor’s "mojo dojo casa," questions use of space.
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