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B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

VANCOUVER — The first and only radio debate featuring British Columbia's party leaders ahead of the election saw them joust over affordability, health care and the opioid crisis, while trying to undermine each other's credibility to form the next pro
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Opinion: Yes, electric vehicles really do require more electricity

Opinion: Yes, electric vehicles really do require more electricity

B.C.’s legislated shift toward zero-emissions vehicles will require more investment and more power
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B.C. NDP to unveil election platform, Conservatives promise to end insurance monopoly

B.C. NDP to unveil election platform, Conservatives promise to end insurance monopoly

SURREY, B.C. — B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is set to roll out the party's complete election platform as Conservative Leader John Rustad says his government would end the provincial insurance corporation's monopoly on basic vehicle insurance.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. home sales dip, prices fall as buyers wait for further rate cuts

Bryan Yu: B.C. home sales dip, prices fall as buyers wait for further rate cuts

Plus, B.C. and Canadian retail sales increased in July, bouncing back nationally from a 2024 low
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Conservative government would be 'laser-focused' on economy: Rustad

Conservative government would be 'laser-focused' on economy: Rustad

John Rustad pledges business friendly plan to cut taxes and red tape
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Former Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman lands new jobs

Former Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman lands new jobs

One part-time job is at the Western Community College while a second is to be announced soon
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David Eby promises 'ease of doing business' review

David Eby promises 'ease of doing business' review

Premier defends his government's deficit spending at leaders luncheon
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S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets drift higher

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets drift higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index retreated from its all-time high on Wednesday, weighed down by telecom, industrial and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets drifted higher.
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Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier as oil prices pare their gains

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier as oil prices pare their gains

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close near their record levels. The S&P 500 ended little changed Wednesday, a day after sliding from its record on worries about a possible widening of the fighting in the Middle East.
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Rob Shaw: B.C.'s campaign trail is littered with policy U-turns

Rob Shaw: B.C.'s campaign trail is littered with policy U-turns

BC Conservatives are the latest to flip-flop when leader John Rustad announced the party would keep DRIPA
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