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Trump says Liberal government would be easier, says Poilievre is 'no friend of mine'

Trump says Liberal government would be easier, says Poilievre is 'no friend of mine'

OTTAWA — With polls suggesting U.S.
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End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's budget shows that the impending end of the province's consumer carbon tax will leave a roughly $1.5-billion hole in its revenue streams, with one expert saying "there will be both winners and losers" from the change.
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B.C. government opioid case can move ahead, appeal court rules

B.C. government opioid case can move ahead, appeal court rules

Appeal dismissed as province seeks damages for health-care costs
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Ottawa caps non-sufficient funds fees at $10 starting March 2026

Ottawa caps non-sufficient funds fees at $10 starting March 2026

OTTAWA — Ottawa has put in place new rules limiting the fees banks can levy on customers who don't have enough in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charges.
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Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives slam Eby’s ‘dictatorial’ emergency powers

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives slam Eby’s ‘dictatorial’ emergency powers

Bill 7 gives cabinet the power to rewrite laws behind closed doors
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Statistics Canada says population rose to 41,528,680 at Jan. 1 as growth slowed

Statistics Canada says population rose to 41,528,680 at Jan. 1 as growth slowed

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the population grew to 41,528,680 people as of Jan. 1 as the pace of growth continued to slow after peaking in the third quarter of 2023. The total number of people was up 63,382 compared with Oct.
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$1-per-share B.C. real estate company fined $100K for unregistered activity

$1-per-share B.C. real estate company fined $100K for unregistered activity

Addy Technology Corp. was trading securities while unregistered
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Bryan Yu: Tariff uncertainty, recession risk weigh on homebuyer confidence

Bryan Yu: Tariff uncertainty, recession risk weigh on homebuyer confidence

Seller competition increases, inventory levels rise significantly
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Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins

Consumers could find 'meaningful savings' as carbon price ends: Desjardins

OTTAWA — Canadians can expect to feel the absence of the consumer carbon price at the pumps immediately but it may take longer to notice a difference in the price of other goods, a new report released Wednesday suggests.
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BC Hydro's April hikes will coincide with loss of credit, leaving bills to jump 12%

BC Hydro's April hikes will coincide with loss of credit, leaving bills to jump 12%

Last year's B.C. Electricity Affordability Credit will expire 15 days after BC Hydro rates jump 3.75 per cent
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