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S&P/TSX composite finishes over 150 points lower, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite finishes over 150 points lower, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed more than 150 points lower on Wednesday as it was weighed down by broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 152.30 points at 26,566.32.
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B.C. judge rejects class-action lawsuit over Fairy Creek old-growth protests

B.C. judge rejects class-action lawsuit over Fairy Creek old-growth protests

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice ruled the proposed lawsuit inappropriately covered people who had been lawfully arrested and will 'inevitably collapse into individual trials.'
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ABC Vancouver’s financial agent fined $12,848 by Elections BC

ABC Vancouver’s financial agent fined $12,848 by Elections BC

Corey Sue says party 'did not intentionally attempt to circumvent campaign finance rules'
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US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days

US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hung near their all-time high as financial markets caught a breath following two big days bolstered by hopes that the Israel-Iran war will not disrupt the global flow of crude oil.
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B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

B.C. Appeal Court upholds US$30M fraud judgment against West Vancouver man

The appeal ruling said Fred Sharp tried to use expert evidence to show he wasn't "validly" notified of the U.S. judgment.
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B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

But cancelled energy projects, trade risks may still threaten long-term growth in a resource-reliant economy
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Rob Shaw: A dying child deserves more than a B.C. politician passing the buck

Rob Shaw: A dying child deserves more than a B.C. politician passing the buck

Health minister says her hands are tied over bureaucratic decision-making. But elected officials are put in office to make hard choices.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. manufacturing, construction see declines amid headwinds

Bryan Yu: B.C. manufacturing, construction see declines amid headwinds

A third straight month of declining factory sales and a plunge in building permits point to mounting economic pressures in British Columbia
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Rustad says staff won't give RCMP 'blackmail' statement as leadership vote begins

Rustad says staff won't give RCMP 'blackmail' statement as leadership vote begins

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says party staff who alleged they were being blackmailed do not want to provide a written statement to police who are assessing their claim.
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Is a one per cent property tax hike possible in Vancouver?

Is a one per cent property tax hike possible in Vancouver?

Mayor Ken Sim directs staff to develop three property tax hike scenarios for 2026
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