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US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.
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Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Vancouver park board hires ‘attendance management advisor’ to reduce absenteeism

Absenteeism rates have increased from 2022 to 2024
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Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

TORONTO — North American markets careened to a fourth day of losses in a dramatic turnaround from the rally that started the day as concerns over tariffs continued to mount.
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U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

WASHINGTON — With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, America's top trade official faced pushback Tuesday from lawmakers alarmed by the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade war.
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Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP urges Poilievre to do his LNG homework next time

Rob Shaw: BC NDP urges Poilievre to do his LNG homework next time

Energy minister says Conservative leader can't fast-track projects that have already been approved
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B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice alleged at least 18 British Columbians were involved in manipulating $1B in U.S. stock sales
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Mario Canseco: Carneymania hits B.C. with poll numbers Trudeau Sr. would have envied

Mario Canseco: Carneymania hits B.C. with poll numbers Trudeau Sr. would have envied

Liberal support surges on the West Coast as PM expands lead ahead of election, according to Research Co.
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Les Leyne: B.C. wants more federal help to cope with U.S. duties

Les Leyne: B.C. wants more federal help to cope with U.S. duties

B.C. officials made it clear they think Ottawa is coming up short.
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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
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