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Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with tariffs on Saturday is still in play, as NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called for Parliament to return to prepare for the threat of devastating duties.
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OneCity Vancouver first civic party to declare candidate for April 5 byelection

OneCity Vancouver first civic party to declare candidate for April 5 byelection

Lucy Maloney, a road safety advocate and former parent advisory council chair, announced her candidacy Tuesday at city hall
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No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

In her final report released Tuesday, inquiry commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue concludes that while the threat of foreign interference is real, Canada's democratic institutions have held up well against the dangers.
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Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, "smoke and mirrors" — even "meh.
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Premier Eby says B.C. government will assist people impacted by tariffs

Premier Eby says B.C. government will assist people impacted by tariffs

Eby to offer financial support to businesses and individuals affected by tariffs, if they are imposed Saturday
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Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks win back some of Monday's sharp losses

Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks win back some of Monday's sharp losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Rebounding tech stocks drove U.S. indexes higher a day after they tumbled on doubts about whether the artificial-intelligence frenzy really needs all the dollars being poured into it. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro

Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro

Metro is in "wait and see" mode ahead of potential tariffs from new U.S.
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Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

As regulation costs in B.C. hike up to $8.3 million, business owners have little confidence the provincial government is committed to make business operations easier
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American rail company's court challenge holds up Burnaby, Coquitlam sewer project

American rail company's court challenge holds up Burnaby, Coquitlam sewer project

A dispute between Metro Vancouver and BNSF Railway Company has held up construction of a North Road sewer pipe project started more than five years ago.
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Mario Canseco: Cashless Canada? Older consumers catching up, survey reveals

Mario Canseco: Cashless Canada? Older consumers catching up, survey reveals

Canadians are increasingly moving away from cash, but generational and regional differences persist when it comes to embracing new payment technologies
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