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Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady

Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ended a choppy day higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate alone, as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Wednesday.
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Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

B.C. First Nations slam Bill 15 as a betrayal of DRIPA, saying the province is bypassing consultation to fast-track major projects
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Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies hit seven-year low as tariffs slow retail spending

Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies hit seven-year low as tariffs slow retail spending

B.C. retail and labour markets show signs of fatigue after months of growth
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Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.
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UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
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Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader in Parliament

The Conservative caucus has tapped former leader Andrew Scheer to lead the party in the House of Commons when Parliament resumes on May 26 — a role that's needed because Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in last week's election.
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Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said this week that she would put the issue to a referendum if enough residents sign a petition in support, even if she doesn't want Alberta to leave Canada.
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Highlights from PM Carney's meeting with Trump in Washington

Highlights from PM Carney's meeting with Trump in Washington

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday in Washington for their first face-to-face discussion of U.S.-Canada relations and Trump's ongoing trade war.
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Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

MONTREAL — Canada Post employees could be headed to the picket line in just over two weeks, with an extension on existing deals between the Crown corporation and the union expiring on May 22.
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S&P/TSX composite ticks up Tuesday as oil rises, U.S. stock markets down

S&P/TSX composite ticks up Tuesday as oil rises, U.S. stock markets down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked higher on Tuesday amid strength in the energy sector while U.S. stock markets fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 21.20 points at 24,974.
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