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Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will chair a Liberal task force on economic growth, the party announced Monday as Liberal MPs meet to strategize for the upcoming election year.
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B.C. plans giant 45-storey rental development on Burnaby church land

B.C. plans giant 45-storey rental development on Burnaby church land

The Neighbourhood Church's gathering space in Edmonds could be redeveloped.
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Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada has taken steps to launch two legal challenges under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
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Recent immigrants shut out of strong wage growth as unemployment rises in Canada

Recent immigrants shut out of strong wage growth as unemployment rises in Canada

OTTAWA — Canada's unemployment rate continued to trend higher in August — reaching 6.6 per cent — as the job market slowdown hits workers and job seekers unevenly.
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Burnaby considers expropriating industrial land for new Holdom overpass

Burnaby considers expropriating industrial land for new Holdom overpass

Burnaby staff are recommending expropriating part of a property at 5595 Roy St.
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Forged documents land suspension for Richmond real estate agent

Forged documents land suspension for Richmond real estate agent

Raman Kooner forged signatures of two property owners in 2015 to get a land assembly processed at the City of Richmond, according to a consent agreement with the B.C. Financial Services Authority.
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Kamloops sports, community groups advance plans for proposed $140M arena

Kamloops sports, community groups advance plans for proposed $140M arena

New four-rink facility will include modern amenities, fitness areas and flexible event spaces
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Canadian canola industry could take $1B hit in wake of Chinese trade actions: Report

Canadian canola industry could take $1B hit in wake of Chinese trade actions: Report

CALGARY — Canada's canola industry could take a $1-billion hit in the wake of Chinese trade actions, according to a new report from an international credit rating agency.
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Amazon unveils new atrium at The Post building in Vancouver

Amazon unveils new atrium at The Post building in Vancouver

The open-plan, light-filled atrium will provide new collaboration spaces for employees
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Deals go up in smoke as Jasper faces insured losses of $700 million

Deals go up in smoke as Jasper faces insured losses of $700 million

Wildfires threaten real estate, tourism in Canada’s Rockies
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