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BC United to suspend election campaign, says leader Kevin Falcon

BC United to suspend election campaign, says leader Kevin Falcon

Focus shifts to whether BC Conservatives can lure BC United MLAs and candidates
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Opinion: Conservatives set to surge as BC United fades away

Opinion: Conservatives set to surge as BC United fades away

Kevin Falcon steps aside, leaving John Rustad as conservative standard-bearer in high-stakes election
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No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general

No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general found no evidence of a conflict of interest in the handling of provincial grants for the zero-emission vehicle sector, after an accusation by a truck maker earlier this year.
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Study finds no evidence Tories were behind bot campaign that posted about Poilievre

Study finds no evidence Tories were behind bot campaign that posted about Poilievre

OTTAWA — There is no evidence that indicates the federal Conservatives were behind a bot network on social media that praised a Pierre Poilievre rally, a new study has found.
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RBC, National Bank shares hit record highs on strong earnings

RBC, National Bank shares hit record highs on strong earnings

TORONTO — Shares of Royal Bank of Canada and National Bank hit all-time highs on Wednesday as the two banks reported earnings that topped expectations.
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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stock markets also fall ahead of Nvidia earnings

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stock markets also fall ahead of Nvidia earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell on Wednesday, led by technology and base metals, while U.S. markets were also down ahead of a much-anticipated earnings report from Nvidia. The Nasdaq fell 1.1 per cent as large tech stocks led the way lower.
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Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech companies lead Wall Street lower

Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech companies lead Wall Street lower

Losses for several big technology companies pulled the stock market lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Wednesday, weighed down by drops in Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%.
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Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

The chair of Canada Post’s board says the organization’s financial situation is unsustainable. "The board and senior management recognize that Canada Post is at a critical juncture," said André Hudon at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.
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Judge acquits Canadian Pacific of contempt of court in ruling tied to long work hours

Judge acquits Canadian Pacific of contempt of court in ruling tied to long work hours

OTTAWA — A Federal Court of Appeal judge has acquitted Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. of contempt of court related to excessively long hours worked by employees.
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Not enough local workers applying for jobs, some Island employers say

Not enough local workers applying for jobs, some Island employers say

Some businesses, especially in food industry, worry they won’t be able to hire enough workers.
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