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UBC law prof raises privacy concerns over police access to Vancouver’s traffic cameras

UBC law prof raises privacy concerns over police access to Vancouver’s traffic cameras

Benjamin Perrin: “This initiative represents a significant step toward mass surveillance that should alarm all Canadians, including those in our community.”
Small businesses face cancelled and delayed orders with trade uncertainty: CFIB

Small businesses face cancelled and delayed orders with trade uncertainty: CFIB

OTTAWA — A report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 18 per cent of small- and medium-sized businesses are seeing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing trade uncertainty with the United States.
'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

A new financing program will help protect communities from future floods and wildfires, but it won't help municipalities still vulnerable from the last strike.
Eby gets White House pushback after calling Trump's 51st state plan a 'non-starter'

Eby gets White House pushback after calling Trump's 51st state plan a 'non-starter'

After British Columbia Premier David Eby and fellow premiers emerged from a White House meeting with advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, he wanted to make something clear — Canada would not become the 51st state.
White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

WASHINGTON — A top White House adviser said Canada becoming the 51st state remains a consideration following a meeting with premiers where the Canadian leaders were cautioned to take U.S. President Donald Trump at his word.
B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since British Columbia businessman Ron Shore said he was violently attacked and robbed of two valuable sculptures that he had made as part of a charity treasure hunt he'd conceived to raise money for breast can
Regulator left ‘flummoxed’ by B.C. lawyer’s misconduct on basic will and property matter

Regulator left ‘flummoxed’ by B.C. lawyer’s misconduct on basic will and property matter

Vernon-based lawyer Leonard Marriott faces two disciplinary panels after two separate findings of professional misconduct by the Law Society of B.C. in as many months
S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was dragged lower Wednesday by losses in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls after inflation worsens

Stock market today: Wall Street falls after inflation worsens

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell after a report said inflation is unexpectedly worsening for Americans. The S&P 500 dropped 0.3% Wednesday, though it had been on track for a much worse loss of 1.1% at the start of trading.
Here's the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats

Here's the latest as Canada faces U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats

OTTAWA — The 13 premiers and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc are in Washington, D.C. today looking to convince Republicans that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose steep tariffs on Canada is not in their best interests.