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Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

The Cowichan Nation case has sparked a debate about reconciliation, land rights and the future of private property in B.C.
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Bryan Yu: Tariffs, weak hiring weigh on B.C.’s economy as retail spending cools

Bryan Yu: Tariffs, weak hiring weigh on B.C.’s economy as retail spending cools

May brought a pullback in consumer demand, slower job growth and falling wages, with tariffs adding pressure to businesses already reluctant to hire
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim continues bitcoin pursuit

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim continues bitcoin pursuit

Mayor among speakers at weekend conference at Vancouver Convention Centre
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Here's what Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs

Here's what Canada's effective U.S. tariff rate might look like after the carve-outs

OTTAWA — When you peel back the many layers of tariffs and exemptions imposed by the United States, the effective tariff rate on Canada looks much lower than the headline figures suggest, some economists say.
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Wall Street rises to more records on hopes for lower interest rates

Wall Street rises to more records on hopes for lower interest rates

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market rallied to more records after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Tuesday, beating its all-time high set two weeks ago.
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Do-it-yourself investors could get expanded supports under new proposal

Do-it-yourself investors could get expanded supports under new proposal

TORONTO — A new proposal could allow do-it-yourself investors to get more support from dealers currently restricted from doing so.
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Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

CEO says domestic firms never had a fair shot at the contract, calls for Ottawa to step in
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Vancouver-based Lucara reports revenue growth despite 'cautious' market outlook

Vancouver-based Lucara reports revenue growth despite 'cautious' market outlook

Company highlights ongoing pressure on mid- and lower-grade stones due to lab-grown competition
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Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.
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Fired Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee to get $609,000 severance

Fired Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee to get $609,000 severance

Lee had been in her role for about seven years and will receive the severance over 18 months.
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