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Hospitality workers on Woodfibre LNG floatel vote to unionize

Hospitality workers on Woodfibre LNG floatel vote to unionize

60 hospitality cleaners and catering staff aboard the MV Isabelle X floatel have voted to join UNITE HERE Local 40, now seeking improved wages, conditions and protections.
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B.C. Greens won't back government's 'vague' infrastructure bill

B.C. Greens won't back government's 'vague' infrastructure bill

BC Green Party says the province's proposed infrastructure bill provides too much 'unchecked authority'
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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country's biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.
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What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom sent a signal to countries around the world — including Canada — about the goals of his campaign to upend global trade with tariffs.
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Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
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Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

Trade war threatens progress made on financial stability, creating higher risks: BoC

The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday.
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Mario Canseco: Door still open to Canadian electoral reform, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Door still open to Canadian electoral reform, polling shows

Voters show soft resistance but growing interest in proportional representation, according to Research Co. polling
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Holborn Group proposes $2.8B 'transformational' project for downtown Vancouver

Holborn Group proposes $2.8B 'transformational' project for downtown Vancouver

A hotel, condos, rental housing, social housing and an Indigenous art gallery will span several properties, including in the Downtown Eastside.
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Carney, Canada's premiers to meet in Saskatchewan next month

Carney, Canada's premiers to meet in Saskatchewan next month

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Saskatoon on June 2 to discuss ways to work together to make the country stronger.
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Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby damps down rage in Fox News bit

Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby damps down rage in Fox News bit

It wasn’t just another TV interview. As Eby told reporters later at Ship’s Point, talking to Fox News is like talking directly to the president.
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