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Federal petition calls on Canada to close truck pollution loophole

Federal petition calls on Canada to close truck pollution loophole

Older heavy-duty trucks threaten the health of millions in Canada, warn doctors and an environmental group.
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Opinion: Even Albertans aren’t in favour of separatism, survey shows

Opinion: Even Albertans aren’t in favour of separatism, survey shows

Despite social media traction and support for the idea, most Albertans do not support secession from Canada
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Canada, U.S., Mexico gather in Cancun to talk North American trade irritants

Canada, U.S., Mexico gather in Cancun to talk North American trade irritants

WASHINGTON — North America's trading partners are in Cancun for two days of meetings to take stock of the last three years under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. International Trade Minister Mary Ng is sitting down with U.S.
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Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

The B.C. port workers strike could cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars per week, experts and business groups say, with smaller operators and consumers feeling the biggest pinch.
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Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month's home prices ticked up from May as prospective homebuyers faced a dearth of supply in the region. The board says the composite benchmark sat at more than $1.
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Rob Shaw: Count on more of the same Canada Day weekend shambles on BC Ferries

Rob Shaw: Count on more of the same Canada Day weekend shambles on BC Ferries

The new CEO is up for the task, but it will take time.
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Clothing retailer Kit and Ace bought by company co-owned by Joe Mimran

Clothing retailer Kit and Ace bought by company co-owned by Joe Mimran

VANCOUVER — Kit and Ace Technical Apparel Inc. has been bought by a company co-owned by Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur Joe Mimran. The price paid for the clothing retailer by Unity Brands Inc.
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B.C. port strike talks are deadlocked over maintenance, both sides say

B.C. port strike talks are deadlocked over maintenance, both sides say

VANCOUVER — Talks between maritime employers and the union involved in British Columbia's port strike are deadlocked over maintenance work, both sides say.
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Elections BC bans former mayoral candidate's Progress Vancouver party

Elections BC bans former mayoral candidate's Progress Vancouver party

Mark Marissen was recently at a fundraiser with Jason McLean, from whom he received a prohibited $50,000 loan that resulted in Marissen being disqualified from running for local office
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Vancouver FC competing with Vancouver Whitecaps for soccer entertainment dollars

Vancouver FC competing with Vancouver Whitecaps for soccer entertainment dollars

New Canadian Premier League team plays games in Langley’s Willoughby Park Stadium
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