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Vancouver bars poised to profit from Whitecaps vs. Wrexham match

Vancouver bars poised to profit from Whitecaps vs. Wrexham match

The Paris 2024 Olympics, meanwhile, doesn't seem to be generating much enthusiasm among sports fans
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S&P/TSX composite index closes up along with U.S. markets Friday

S&P/TSX composite index closes up along with U.S. markets Friday

TORONTO — Widespread gains helped push Canada's main stock index higher Friday, while U.S. stock markets also rose after an encouraging U.S. inflation report.
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Scotiabank says technical issues disrupting salary payments is fixed

Scotiabank says technical issues disrupting salary payments is fixed

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it has fixed an issue that caused some account holders not to receive their pay and other deposits Friday.
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B.C. drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers

B.C. drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement Friday morning.
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Opinion: Who needs an integrity commissioner? Not Vancouver, it seems

Opinion: Who needs an integrity commissioner? Not Vancouver, it seems

City council is freezing Lisa Southern’s power to report to the public on complaints
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Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year. The result for the April-to-May period compared to a $1.5 billion surplus for the same stretch last year. Revenues increased $6.5 billion, or 8.
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Treasury Board president Anita Anand meets with Whistler businesses

Treasury Board president Anita Anand meets with Whistler businesses

Mayor Jack Crompton encourages dialogue between commercial landlords and tenants in light of recent local business closures
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Opinion: Renewed U.K. trade talks could unlock B.C. resource potential

Opinion: Renewed U.K. trade talks could unlock B.C. resource potential

A new Labour government across the pond could lead to opportunities for Canadian critical minerals
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Floating opening ceremony in Paris recalls Victoria's unfulfilled 1994 plans

Floating opening ceremony in Paris recalls Victoria's unfulfilled 1994 plans

The original concept for the 1994 Victoria Commonwealth Games called for the opening ceremony to be held in the Inner Harbour on floating barges with bleachers
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Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

B.C.'s Ukrainian leaders call on Vancouver council for use of theatre, spot to place historical statue.
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