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Bryan Yu: Tariff turmoil eases but B.C. businesses still on edge

Bryan Yu: Tariff turmoil eases but B.C. businesses still on edge

Short-term hiring plans sink to new low while trade and cost pressures weigh on recovery hopes
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Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

TORONTO — Deloitte's latest economic outlook sees the pain of tariffs gathering pace in the months ahead as the short-term boost from companies front-loading activity fades.
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Alleged driver of deadly vehicle attack was on 'extended leave' under Mental Health Act

Alleged driver of deadly vehicle attack was on 'extended leave' under Mental Health Act

Vancouver Coastal Health: "There was no indication this person was not following their treatment plan or presented a public safety risk."
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B.C. pulls plug on EV rebates, citing program review

B.C. pulls plug on EV rebates, citing program review

Buyers have until May 15 to access what's left of the rebates
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Elections Canada says more than 19.5M voters cast a ballot in federal election

Elections Canada says more than 19.5M voters cast a ballot in federal election

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election — more than 19.5 million people.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre loses his long-held seat in Ottawa

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre loses his long-held seat in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will not have a seat in the next Parliament after a stunning upset by his Liberal opponent, raising questions about his ability to continue as party leader and the role he will play when the House of Comm
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Liberals projected to finish just short of a majority after very close election race

Liberals projected to finish just short of a majority after very close election race

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority government after a very close general election race that left the Liberals just three seats shy of a majority. Just before 4 p.m.
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What happens next? UBC political scientist predicts short-lived minority government

What happens next? UBC political scientist predicts short-lived minority government

It's not clear how Prime Minister Mark Carney can command the confidence of the House of Commons.
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S&P/TSX composite index closes higher, along with U.S. stock markets

S&P/TSX composite index closes higher, along with U.S. stock markets

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up along with U.S. markets Tuesday as investors saw reason for optimism on the trade front. The S&P/TSX composite index was trading down earlier in the day and U.S.
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Who's in and who's out? Top 10 election takeaways for B.C.

Who's in and who's out? Top 10 election takeaways for B.C.

The 2025 federal election results in B.C. proved to be the death knell for some longtime politicians
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