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B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage

B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage

B.C.'s portion of the $1.5-billion national plan is estimated to be $195 million.
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Singh says NDP drafting climate plan, won't say if it'll include consumer carbon tax

Singh says NDP drafting climate plan, won't say if it'll include consumer carbon tax

MONTREAL — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won't say whether he would keep the consumer carbon price if his party forms government after the next election.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 1%, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up more than 1%, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than one per cent Thursday on the back of the base metal, energy and industrial sectors, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 263.97 points at 23,475.14.
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Dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk in B.C. through the fall

Dry conditions mean increased wildfire risk in B.C. through the fall

VANCOUVER — An expert with the BC Wildfire Service says relentless drought conditions for much of British Columbia sets the stage for more fire activity this fall.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises closer to its record high

Stock market today: Wall Street rises closer to its record high

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose closer to their all-time highs following a couple reports on the economy that came in close to expectations. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Thursday and pulled back within 1.3% of its record set in July.
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Opinion: Tariffs on Chinese EVs threaten to leave B.C. drivers in the dust

Opinion: Tariffs on Chinese EVs threaten to leave B.C. drivers in the dust

Softening demand, international tariffs and energy shortages could stall province’s transition to electric vehicles under the CleanBC plan
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ICBA endorses John Rustad’s Conservatives

ICBA endorses John Rustad’s Conservatives

Contractor association red flags inflation on major public works, budget deficits
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Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday to prop up tepid growth with lower borrowing costs for companies and home buyers. The U.S.
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Opinion: Canada poised to help steady Taiwan's diplomatic tightrope

Opinion: Canada poised to help steady Taiwan's diplomatic tightrope

As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, Canada’s evolving relationship with Taiwan could play a pivotal role
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Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income ticked lower in the second quarter. The agency says household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income fell to 175.
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