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S&P/TSX composite up more than 250 points, U.S. stocks rise for third day

S&P/TSX composite up more than 250 points, U.S. stocks rise for third day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 250 points in a broad-based rally led by base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed to close out a third straight day of gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 254.
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Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on B.C. First Nations' title dispute

Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on B.C. First Nations' title dispute

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to weigh in on a dispute between First Nations that have overlapping land title claims in British Columbia.
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Vancouver police predict department will run $6.9M deficit by year’s end

Vancouver police predict department will run $6.9M deficit by year’s end

Task Force Barrage — which is subject of anonymous VPD officer complaint —accounts for $5M of cost
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Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

WASHINGTON — Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that Chinese fentanyl continues to "pour" into the United States across both borders.
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B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

Most businesses willing to take a hit on profits to buy Canadian—even if it's not easy, according to Business Improvement Areas of B.C.
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CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

OTTAWA — A forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates the economy saw muted growth in the first three months of the year and predicts a significant contraction for the second quarter.
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Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Support is strong across age and ethnic groups for action tied to affordability, Research Co. survey reveals
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Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
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Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war . The S&P 500 climbed 1.
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S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets pared back earlier gains but still ended the day up as investors took in the latest comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House.
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