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Rob Shaw: BC NDP cabinet power grab returns with a new name

Rob Shaw: BC NDP cabinet power grab returns with a new name

Government would control everything from permitting to environmental assessments under new B.C. legislation
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Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

The two leaders are set to discuss U.S. trade war on Canada.
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Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

TORONTO — Until U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty came along, many thought health care would be a key issue in the federal election.
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ICBC’s no-fault model poses major hurdle for Vancouver festival victims

ICBC’s no-fault model poses major hurdle for Vancouver festival victims

Lawyers say B.C.’s insurance system blocks fair payouts for victims of tragedy
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Cremation capacity strained as B.C. considers alternatives

Cremation capacity strained as B.C. considers alternatives

With ongoing prohibitions against water cremation, B.C. funeral homes say their flame crematoriums have reached capacity amid rising demand, with slim chances for expansion
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Opinion: Shutting capital out of B.C. market hasn’t made housing affordable

Opinion: Shutting capital out of B.C. market hasn’t made housing affordable

You can’t get affordability by scaring off the investors and developers who create supply.
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$1.1M fee for Granville SRO sparks debate at city hall

$1.1M fee for Granville SRO sparks debate at city hall

Non-ABC Vancouver councillors argue conversion fee charged to owner is too low
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S&P/TSX composite ends lower, U.S. markets climb as tech stocks rise

S&P/TSX composite ends lower, U.S. markets climb as tech stocks rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended lower after a choppy trading day while U.S. markets jumped on positive earnings from big tech.
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B.C. proposes back-to-back laws to speed up renewable energy, infrastructure projects

B.C. proposes back-to-back laws to speed up renewable energy, infrastructure projects

Premier says the projects won't be used for fossil fuel projects, but role of oil and gas regulator worries some critics
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Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher

Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft and Meta Platforms drove Wall Street higher after delivering profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Thursday and was back within 8.
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