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American Aboriginal rights in B.C. becomes election issue

American Aboriginal rights in B.C. becomes election issue

David Eby says B.C. First Nations must have priority in consultations with First Nations
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Mergers and acquisitions to pick up in 2025 as conditions ease: KPMG

Mergers and acquisitions to pick up in 2025 as conditions ease: KPMG

TORONTO — KPMG says nine in 10 Canadian CEOs are considering making an acquisition within the next three years to help boost their company's growth.
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Televised B.C. election debate will see party leaders face each other under lights

Televised B.C. election debate will see party leaders face each other under lights

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia election campaign is about to reach a critical juncture with the three main party leaders set to square off in a television debate Tuesday. It's the only televised debate of the campaign ahead of voting day on Oct.
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Opinion: B.C. election housing platforms share a common thread—using public funds to address affordability

Opinion: B.C. election housing platforms share a common thread—using public funds to address affordability

BC NDP and BC Conservative election promises commit significant public money to address housing costs at scale
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Investment conference Principles for Responsible Investment will hold its annual PRI In Person annual conference in Toronto this week.
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Eby supports police on guns and gangs, flanked by four law enforcement candidates

Eby supports police on guns and gangs, flanked by four law enforcement candidates

SURREY, B.C. — NDP Leader David Eby promised Sunday to support police in British Columbia to keep illegal guns off the streets and protect communities, but accused B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad of planning to make the province less safe.
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Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.
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Supreme Court upholds rules on air passenger compensation in win for consumers

Supreme Court upholds rules on air passenger compensation in win for consumers

MONTREAL — In a victory for air travellers, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld rules that bolster compensation for passengers subjected to delays and damaged luggage on international flights.
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S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb after strong jobs report

S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb after strong jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The latest U.S.
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Rob Shaw: The BC NDP is missing the mark on connecting with voters

Rob Shaw: The BC NDP is missing the mark on connecting with voters

Tackling complex issues is a harder social media sell than trashing paper straws
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