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Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade.
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Bill 15 is poised to become law. B.C. First Nations leaders say that would be a step back for reconciliation

Despite weeks of growing opposition from First Nations, municipal governments and environmental organizations, B.C.’s controversial Bill 15 is now law.
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TSX down, U.S. markets up after court decisions around Trump tariffs

TSX down, U.S. markets up after court decisions around Trump tariffs

Canada's main stock index fell and U.S. markets rose Thursday as investors reacted to U.S. court decisions blocking — and then temporarily reinstating — many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Canada 'not out of the woods' yet as appeals court pauses ruling on Trump's tariffs

Canada 'not out of the woods' yet as appeals court pauses ruling on Trump's tariffs

While Ottawa welcomed a U.S.
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Mario Canseco: Support for private health care growing fastest among young Canadians

Mario Canseco: Support for private health care growing fastest among young Canadians

Research Co. polling reveals half of adults under 35 say the system would work better if privately run, a warning sign for governments hoping to preserve the public model
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Les Leyne: Premier heads west to give investors a 'big hug'

Les Leyne: Premier heads west to give investors a 'big hug'

Premier David Eby is off on a 10-day trade mission starting Saturday to Malaysia, South Korea and Japan.
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Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening.
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Vancouver mayor files defamation lawsuit against former chief of staff, developer

Vancouver mayor files defamation lawsuit against former chief of staff, developer

The lawsuit says the defendants' alleged conduct was "malicious, highhanded, callous and arrogant."
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City of Vancouver quashes previously-approved Kitsilano social housing tower

City of Vancouver quashes previously-approved Kitsilano social housing tower

Kitsilano coalition’s Cheryl Grant: 'It has been a long road to get to this point.'
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Squamish groups in court opposing Woodfibre LNG floatel

Squamish groups in court opposing Woodfibre LNG floatel

My Sea to Sky and Justice For Girls assert the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada decision to allow the worker accommodation 'sidestepped' the regulatory process.
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