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US stocks climb and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid

US stocks climb and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed further into record heights after a report showed the U.S. job market looks stronger than Wall Street expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Thursday and set an all-time high for the fourth time in five days.
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Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns

The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's recently announced spending plans — which include a much bigger defence budget — will drive its deficits markedly higher in the coming years.
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The backlash against 'tip-flation'

The backlash against 'tip-flation'

Electronic prompts to pay set amounts irk some customers. But why make workers dependent on gratuities?
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Officers don’t have drug arrest quotas in DTES, says Vancouver police report

Officers don’t have drug arrest quotas in DTES, says Vancouver police report

'Police officer' lodged complaint over $5M Task Force Barrage
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B.C. stock promoter facing fresh allegations tied to US$38M in trades

B.C. stock promoter facing fresh allegations tied to US$38M in trades

Aarif Jamani faces a new hearing in B.C. for alleged stock market violations while awaiting a jury trial in the U.S.
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Indigenous-owned B.C. businesses rethink growth as U.S. trade risks mount

Indigenous-owned B.C. businesses rethink growth as U.S. trade risks mount

Some firms double down on Canadian markets while others register in the U.S. to expand opportunities
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S&P/TSX composite finishes slightly higher, while U.S. markets post mixed results

S&P/TSX composite finishes slightly higher, while U.S. markets post mixed results

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished slightly higher on Wednesday, driven partly by gains in the consumer cyclicals sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 12.55 points at 26,869.66.
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US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally

US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday to hit another all-time high. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and set a record for the third time in four days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down by 10 points, or less than 0.
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Bryan Yu: Small business confidence rebounds in B.C. but national mood still cautious

Bryan Yu: Small business confidence rebounds in B.C. but national mood still cautious

B.C. firms report strongest sentiment in nearly a year, but ongoing tariff concerns and weak demand keep overall confidence below neutral
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Rob Shaw: Supportive-housing safety on hold as B.C. launches yet another review

Rob Shaw: Supportive-housing safety on hold as B.C. launches yet another review

Providers have spent nearly two years calling for safety reforms, but the province is sending them back to the drawing board with another working group
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