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СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ's legislature could get a new party. Here's what that would mean

VANCOUVER — Cracks in the Opposition СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Conservative Party became cavernous last week when one MLA was kicked out of caucus and another two followed in solidarity.
Vancouver man banned from СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ stock market following U.S. jail term

Vancouver man banned from СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ stock market following U.S. jail term

Oliver Barrett Lindsay defrauded American investors after operating a pump and dump from the Cayman Islands in 2017; after spending more than a year in a U.S. prison, Lindsay opposed further restrictions on his business activities here in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

70% of village's businesses risk closure without government intervention, warns mayor
Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record

Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market fell further Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war , briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its record set last month .
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow

The two countries reached an in-principle deal on a new version of the decades-old treaty last July, and while officials from both countries pushed for its finalization before Trump took office in January, the treaty's fate remains unsettled.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The "chaos" in the United States provides an opportunity for British Columbia to recruit more American doctors and nurses, the province's health minister said as she announced changes aimed at fast-tracking the recognition of their credentials.
White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON — After another chaotic day in Canada-U.S. relations, U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports after Ontario agreed to pause a surcharge on electricity exports.
Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates

Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and the Conservatives are running neck-and-neck in voter support, a new Leger online poll suggests. The poll of Canadians’ voting intentions has both parties sitting at 37 per cent.
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks continue to fall amid North American trade tensions

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks continue to fall amid North American trade tensions

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index continued its losses Tuesday, while U.S. markets also fell as tariff tensions between the two countries mounted.
Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

OTTAWA — Mark Carney's team says he has placed his assets into a blind trust and is working with the conflict of interest commissioner ahead of being sworn in as prime minister.