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Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

Talks with Trump's team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says

WASHINGTON — Canada's ambassador to the United States said much progress has been made with her American counterparts on trade — despite President Donald Trump's decision to boost tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent on Friday.
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Judge allows Vancouver's Hotel Belmont sexual assault lawsuit to proceed

Judge allows Vancouver's Hotel Belmont sexual assault lawsuit to proceed

Men alleged to have committed the assault had applied to dismiss the case
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Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
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Opinion: What's really behind B.C.’s small business slump?

Opinion: What's really behind B.C.’s small business slump?

High taxes, new tip rules, street disorder undermining local entrepreneurs already struggling
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S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets finish lower as new tariffs take effect

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets finish lower as new tariffs take effect

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost ground on Friday along with global markets, as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on numerous countries and U.S. job numbers showed signs of softness.
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Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

The U.S. stock market had its worst day since May on Friday after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from a number of U.S. trading partners. The S&P 500 fell 1.
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No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

Canadian business groups anxiously watching trade negotiations with the U.S. don't want the country to rush into a deal but say the uncertainty is weighing on their members. After U.S.
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Telus selling 49.9% stake in cell towers to La Caisse for $1.26B, Q2 profit down

Telus selling 49.9% stake in cell towers to La Caisse for $1.26B, Q2 profit down

Telus Corp. says it's selling a 49.9 per cent stake in a newly spun-out wireless tower operator to La Caisse for $1.26 billion as it also reported its second quarter income fell from last year.
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Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Despite government claims of progress, councils in Nanaimo and Victoria are demanding closures of sites they say are fuelling crime and fear
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Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday, following through on a threat to raise duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
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