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NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies

NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies

OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in "very early" discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government about being granted official party status in the House of Commons.
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B.C. adds 6K jobs in April for second straight month of gains: StatCan

B.C. adds 6K jobs in April for second straight month of gains: StatCan

Public administration and retail gains offset losses in food services and tech
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BIV appoints new publisher, expands sales leadership team

BIV appoints new publisher, expands sales leadership team

New leadership appointments align with Glacier Media’s launch of Lodestar, uniting top media brands across B.C.
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City of Surrey, B.C., says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'

City of Surrey, B.C., says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'

The City of Surrey says it filed a civil lawsuit against a former employee, looking to recover $2.5 million worth of "irregular transactions.
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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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