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Canadian dollar hits six-month high versus U.S. greenback

Canadian dollar hits six-month high versus U.S. greenback

U.S. rate cuts, higher oil prices and Chinese government stimulus measures may be impacting the loonie
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Guilbeault calls out Poilievre over 2023 fundraiser with oil and gas executives

Guilbeault calls out Poilievre over 2023 fundraiser with oil and gas executives

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of catering to his "rich friends" in the oil and gas sector by pushing a policy to scrap carbon pricing.
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The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

Experts voice mixed reactions to Eby's proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections. Simon Fraser University's Kora DeBeck emphasizes holistic approaches and regulation over prohibition to tackle addiction issues.
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Trust in B.C. justice system dropping as shoplifting, safety concerns rise: survey

Trust in B.C. justice system dropping as shoplifting, safety concerns rise: survey

British Columbians call for urgent action to address safety concerns and a change in the government's approach
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Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

As Gastown and Chinatown receive local and provincial funding, a deliberate lack of investment in Vancouver's DTES neighbourhood has enabled a downward spiral of economic disinvestment and decline
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Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Once a rallying point, the carbon tax now faces opposition from nearly half of BC NDP voters as the province grapples with competing priorities
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A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day

A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day

Here's what the three major parties have promised.
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Rustad's major housing tax rebate plan overshadowed by anti-vaccine comments on video

Rustad's major housing tax rebate plan overshadowed by anti-vaccine comments on video

On the day British Columbia Conservative Party Leader John Rustad unveiled a major election campaign promise to help renters and homeowners squeezed by high housing costs, a video surfaced showing him saying he regrets getting the "so-called vaccine"
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Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Vancouver terminal workers ready strike

Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Vancouver terminal workers ready strike

Canada's grain farmers say a strike at Metro Vancouver terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place.
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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, with the Dow and the S&P 500 adding to recent new record highs.
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