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Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says population growth stalled in the first quarter. The agency says the Canadian population rose by 20,107 people from Jan.
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Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Premier's defence of China contract draws fire for putting cost ahead of principle
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Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith warned Tuesday that Parliament is hastily plowing ahead with the government's major projects bill when it should be in listening mode.
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Opinion: We need mentorship to support the next generation of talent

Opinion: We need mentorship to support the next generation of talent

Big Sisters urges business leaders to invest in the next generation, citing lifelong impacts for youth and economic resilience for B.C.
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Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Vancouver records lowest number of violent crimes since 2002

Assaults, robberies drop in first three months of 2025 when compared to same period in 2024
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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks also lower on fears of conflict escalation

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks also lower on fears of conflict escalation

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down despite strength in the energy sector, while U.S. markets also moved lower over rising fears that the conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate.
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Dow drops nearly 300 after oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender

Dow drops nearly 300 after oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran's unconditional surrender

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped under the weight of a jump for the price of oil. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Tuesday following signals that Israel’s conflict with Iran may be worsening and that one of the U.S. economy’s main engines is weakening.
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Bank of Canada weighed June rate cut — but trade uncertainty kept it on hold

Bank of Canada weighed June rate cut — but trade uncertainty kept it on hold

OTTAWA — New meeting records show the Bank of Canada's top decisionmakers were weighing an interest rate cut earlier this month but didn't feel like they knew enough about how the tariff dispute with the United States would unfold to pull the trigger
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U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some.
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Statistics Canada updates CPI basket, raises weight of shelter and transportation

Statistics Canada updates CPI basket, raises weight of shelter and transportation

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada on Tuesday updated the basket weights for the goods and services it uses to determine inflation, increasing the influence of the shelter and transportation components.
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