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The Power of Mentorship

The Power of Mentorship

BIV and Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland have partnered to spotlight mentor-mentee pairs
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Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

KANANASKIS — Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the G7 on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump departed the summit in Alberta a day early because of the crisis in Israel and Iran.
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Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping powers to quickly approve major projects.
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B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who split from the party of blackmailing its members and staff in a bid to take over and divide the Opposition.
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May calls Carney's decision to limit debate on major projects bill a 'new low'

May calls Carney's decision to limit debate on major projects bill a 'new low'

OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to ram his government's major projects bill through the House of Commons this week represents a “new low” in contempt for Parliament.
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S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up Monday along with U.S. markets as investor fears eased around rising conflict in the Middle East.
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Opinion: We need a grand bargain to unlock Canadian prosperity

Opinion: We need a grand bargain to unlock Canadian prosperity

A new era of resource development must start with full Indigenous engagement and a bold federal commitment to shared prosperity
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Two weeks left to nominate a future BIV Forty under 40 Award winner

Two weeks left to nominate a future BIV Forty under 40 Award winner

Nominations to the prestigious Forty under 40 Awards program will close June 30; recipients will be celebrated at an awards gala in February 2026
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: G7 G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alta., for their annual meeting, which starts Sunday.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP slams own premier over China ferries deal

Rob Shaw: BC NDP slams own premier over China ferries deal

Emergency motion from labour allies rebukes Eby for outsourcing to authoritarian regime instead of investing in B.C. shipbuilding jobs
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