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Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O'Regan

Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O'Regan

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a modest tweak to his cabinet, replacing the latest Liberal MP to opt against seeking re-election with one who insists the party can bounce back from a prolonged slump in the polls.
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Trump says U.S. will be 'respected again' in first speech since assassination attempt

Trump says U.S. will be 'respected again' in first speech since assassination attempt

MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump recounted the terrifying moment he realized he was struck by a bullet in his first public speech since an attempted assassination, telling party faithful at the Republican National Convention that his resolve has never been s
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B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

B.C. Conservatives pitch health-care changes, more private clinics

VANCOUVER — The leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia says as premier his government would pay to send people outside the province for health care and expand private clinics in an effort to fix a system "in crisis.
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No mineral claims, exploration without permission, say Gitanyow

No mineral claims, exploration without permission, say Gitanyow

Hereditary chiefs say mineral exploration activities that don't have their consent must stop
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S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, led by base metals; U.S. markets also move lower

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday, led by base metals; U.S. markets also move lower

TORONTO — Losses in the base metals sector led Canada's main stock index lower on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 124.41 points at 22,726.76.
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Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan steps down from cabinet, successor to be named Friday

Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan steps down from cabinet, successor to be named Friday

OTTAWA — Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan is stepping down from cabinet and will not be seeking re-election in the next federal contest, he announced on Thursday.
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B.C. investors shift gears after capital gains change

B.C. investors shift gears after capital gains change

British Columbia’s investment climate adjusts to a higher federal rate of inclusion.
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Rob Shaw: Eby’s frustrations flourish as federal outreach proves fruitless

Rob Shaw: Eby’s frustrations flourish as federal outreach proves fruitless

B.C. premier unleashes on feds over silent treatment
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Whistler plays host to Pacific NorthWest economic summit

Whistler plays host to Pacific NorthWest economic summit

The five-day event brings more than 500 leaders of states, provinces and territories alongside government officials and business leaders to discuss regional economies
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North Vancouver business group debuts plans for Central Lonsdale

North Vancouver business group debuts plans for Central Lonsdale

Previous efforts to estbalish a BIA in North Van's Central Lonsdale area have stumbled
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