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Wall Street drifts closer to its record as trade talks start between the world's largest economies

Wall Street drifts closer to its record as trade talks start between the world's largest economies

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted closer to their record as the world’s two largest economies begin talks on trade that could help avoid a recession. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Monday and is 2.3% below the record it reached in February.
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Twice-suspended B.C. lawyer disbarred for ignoring order

Twice-suspended B.C. lawyer disbarred for ignoring order

A Law Society of B.C. hearing panel says former members cannot avoid discipline by simply ceasing their membership and avoiding hearing panels
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Rob Shaw: B.C. demands overhaul from Ottawa on repeat offenders

Rob Shaw: B.C. demands overhaul from Ottawa on repeat offenders

Attorney general pushing for stronger protections and sentencing tools
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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: Global Energy Show The Global Energy Show kicks off on Tuesday in Calgary with people from 100 countries expected to attend the conference that will include a keyno
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B.C. launches ad campaign in western U.S. to attract health-care workers

B.C. launches ad campaign in western U.S. to attract health-care workers

The province’s six-week ad campaign, which targets Washington, Oregon and California, includes video, audio, digital, social media, print and ads in public places, such as digital billboards
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Local and foreign ‘finfluencers’ may be skirting B.C. stock market rules, regulator warns

Local and foreign ‘finfluencers’ may be skirting B.C. stock market rules, regulator warns

The B.C. Securities Commission has issued 76 letters to foreign YouTubers who may have been improperly promoting B.C. public companies without proper disclosure
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Surrey lawyer tried to influence police officer after impaired driving stop, rules panel

Surrey lawyer tried to influence police officer after impaired driving stop, rules panel

Manpreet Singh Bains handed over his Law Society of B.C. ID after failing a breathalyzer test and referencing his legal status
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U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada's economic hopes align with Trump's goals

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of enhancing American power aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney's aim of making Canada's economy the fastest-growing in the G7, Trump's envoy to Canada said Friday.
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Canadian, U.S. markets finish week with big gains as investors take in jobs reports

Canadian, U.S. markets finish week with big gains as investors take in jobs reports

Canadian and U.S. markets finished the week in solidly positive territory as investors took stock of the latest jobs reports in both countries.
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Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report and marks another winning week

Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report and marks another winning week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on Wall Street following a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market. The S&P 500 climbed 1% Friday, marking its second weekly gain in a row.
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