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Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed

Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy edged lower in April as the manufacturing sector posted its largest drop since April 2021 in the face of U.S. tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product edged down 0.
Vancouver building inspector in ‘ongoing undocumented and unmitigated’ conflict of interest

Vancouver building inspector in ‘ongoing undocumented and unmitigated’ conflict of interest

Auditor general’s office will refer allegations of bribes to Vancouver police
Opinion: Ferries debacle highlights NDP hypocrisy on supporting B.C.

Opinion: Ferries debacle highlights NDP hypocrisy on supporting B.C.

What happened to empowering Indigenous workers and women in trades when it came time to build ferries? The government quietly looked away.
Historic Vancouver church to become cooling centre amid call for 'right to cool'

Historic Vancouver church to become cooling centre amid call for 'right to cool'

Downtown Vancouver's oldest building will become an extreme heat cooling centre at a time some experts say vulnerable B.C. residents are slipping through the cracks
S&P/TSX composite gains over 180 points, U.S. stocks also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains over 180 points, U.S. stocks also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index saw gains Thursday, helped by strength in base metals stocks, while U.S. markets also climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index finished 185.63 points higher at 26,751.95. "The TSX has been a bit up and down lately.
Vancouver’s parking enforcement officers to participate in body-worn camera trial

Vancouver’s parking enforcement officers to participate in body-worn camera trial

'They are constantly being harassed and sometimes physically threatened by the general public,' says union president
US stocks rise to the brink of a record and recover nearly all their 20% springtime drop

US stocks rise to the brink of a record and recover nearly all their 20% springtime drop

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market ran up to the edge of another record on Thursday. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% and is sitting just 0.05% below its all-time closing high, which was set in February.
Rustad wonders if he should have made 'blackmail' claim after Opposition caucus meets

Rustad wonders if he should have made 'blackmail' claim after Opposition caucus meets

British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad said he wonders whether he should have used the word "blackmail" to describe the alleged behaviour of former B.C. Conservatives he's accused of trying to take over the party.
Series of failures at B.C. dry dock damaged Canada’s most advanced submarine

Series of failures at B.C. dry dock damaged Canada’s most advanced submarine

Errors, missing parts, worker stress and time pressure led to a costly incident at Victoria Shipyards, where the military vessel spent years undergoing repairs
Mario Canseco: Canadians still proud of the flag but less sure about the economy, says survey

Mario Canseco: Canadians still proud of the flag but less sure about the economy, says survey

Research Co. poll shows deep divides on multiculturalism, health care and the monarchy amid shifting national mood