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Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
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Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

As contract talks begin, the first wage offers from the province fall below the inflation rate.
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Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Mike Klassen: 'This is not a gentrification process as much as a revitalization.'
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Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers following Trump's latest tariff threat

Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers following Trump's latest tariff threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be meeting with his cabinet and Canada's premiers to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's new threat to slap 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods next month.
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Unifor says B.C. Labour Board has certified union at Amazon facility in Delta, B.C.

Unifor says B.C. Labour Board has certified union at Amazon facility in Delta, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Unifor says the B.C. Labour Relations Board has awarded union certification to workers at an Amazon facility in Delta, B.C. The workers will now begin the process of negotiating a first contract, the union says.
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B.C. adds 5K jobs in June for fourth straight month of gains: StatCan

B.C. adds 5K jobs in June for fourth straight month of gains: StatCan

Unemployment rate drops 0.8 percentage points to 5.6%, according to national statistics agency
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Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online

Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug.
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North Vancouver firm lands first deal for food-waste, poop-powered gas system

North Vancouver firm lands first deal for food-waste, poop-powered gas system

Hydron Energy’s first commercial sale brings renewable natural gas tech to Ontario farm
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Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

North American trade relations don't appear to be diminishing the growing affinity Americans have for one of Canada's most fashionable brands. Aritzia Inc. revealed Thursday that its U.S.
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Three B.C. credit unions get thumbs-up from members for mega-merger

Three B.C. credit unions get thumbs-up from members for mega-merger

Coast Capital, Prospera and Sunshine Coast expect to merge into a new credit union by 2026
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