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B.C. premier should work with U.S., not ramp up trade threats: Opposition leader

B.C. premier should work with U.S., not ramp up trade threats: Opposition leader

The provincial government has estimated that the tariffs and a similar response from Canada would cumulatively cost B.C. $69 billion in lost GDP if the trade war lasts the entire four years of the Trump presidency.
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Vancouver restaurant fined $3K for booze service after hours

Vancouver restaurant fined $3K for booze service after hours

Liquor inspectors saw booze on a table after hours at Heaven Bar & Grill in city’s Granville Street entertainment district
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B.C. lawyer who stole client's ICBC settlement money disbarred second time

B.C. lawyer who stole client's ICBC settlement money disbarred second time

Former personal injury lawyer Rene Joan Gantzert was disbarred a second time after two more findings of professional misconduct
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Opinion: B.C. clean economy growth can help us face an uncertain future

Opinion: B.C. clean economy growth can help us face an uncertain future

From critical minerals to renewable power, B.C. is poised for growth
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Will B.C. fare better than other provinces in potential U.S. trade war?

Will B.C. fare better than other provinces in potential U.S. trade war?

British Columbia less reliant on U.S. for exports but ripple effect from more affected provinces just as damming, says business group
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Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race

Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race

The former finance minister's official campaign launch is set for Sunday in Toronto but Chrystia Freeland used social media Friday to make clear her intention to join the race.
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Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates

Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by Jan. 23 and pay a $350,000 fee to enter the race. The winner will be named on March 9.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets rally ahead of inauguration

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. markets rally ahead of inauguration

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 200 points Friday, led by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. stock markets saw a steady rally on the last trading day before Donald Trump is inaugurated as president.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to its best week since Trump's election

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months. The S&P 500 rose 1% Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.8%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1.5%.
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'We will not hesitate': Canada prepares to hit U.S. with billions in tariffs

'We will not hesitate': Canada prepares to hit U.S. with billions in tariffs

WASHINGTON — Ottawa is ready to retaliate if U.S.
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