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Polls suggest a close race as federal election approaches

Polls suggest a close race as federal election approaches

OTTAWA — Multiple polls now suggest the next federal election will be a tight race, and at least one major pollster has the Liberals leading the Conservatives for the first time in nearly four years.
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S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed after latest tariff talk

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed after latest tariff talk

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets muddled to a mixed close.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum. The S&P 500 finished the day an iota higher, less than 0.
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Immigrant-owned firms suffer from productivity gap for variety of factors: StatCan

OTTAWA — Companies owned by newcomers to Canada tend to struggle taking their businesses to the next level more than Canadian-born founders, new data suggests.
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Vancouver spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Vancouver spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Council votes 6-3 to direct staff to compile list of DTES non-profits, non-governmental organizations and their funding sources
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Investigation involving Vancouver mayor focused on alleged police misconduct

Investigation involving Vancouver mayor focused on alleged police misconduct

Police watchdog-ordered probe was for 'purported traffic stop' of Ken Sim, not alleged impaired driving
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Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives learn how not to handle a Trump controversy

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives learn how not to handle a Trump controversy

Opposition party's first free vote a masterclass in losing control of a political narrative
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Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

TORONTO — Canadian asset owners representing about $53 billion in holdings say they're disappointed that Canada's financial institutions have left net-zero emissions initiatives and are calling for them to follow through on climate commitments.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. homebuyers gain leverage as listings rise and prices dip

Bryan Yu: B.C. homebuyers gain leverage as listings rise and prices dip

Metro Vancouver home prices see sharpest monthly drop in nearly two years, pointing to shifting market dynamics
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Safety gaps exposed after child’s injury at B.C. waterpark

Safety gaps exposed after child’s injury at B.C. waterpark

Technical Safety BC investigation leads to findings but no fines against Bridal Falls Waterpark
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