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Martel investors launch suit against Royal Bank, Financial Services Authority

Martel investors launch suit against Royal Bank, Financial Services Authority

Three investors filed suit against the Royal Bank of Canada and B.C. Financial Services Authority, alleging they did not do enough to curtail Greg Martel’s activities
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Hundreds gather at Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral in wake of Filipino festival tragedy

Hundreds gather at Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral in wake of Filipino festival tragedy

Archbishop J. Michael Miller: “We assure the Filipino community that they are not alone in their grief.”
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Carney says he won't make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament

Carney says he won't make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament

OTTAWA — King Charles will visit Ottawa to deliver the speech from the throne at the end of this month in a show of support for Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
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B.C. Re/Max brokerage wins right to appeal $156K anti-money laundering fine

B.C. Re/Max brokerage wins right to appeal $156K anti-money laundering fine

Court rules Fintrac botched its enforcement after brokerage failed to flag suspicious deals linked to global fraud ring
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Should Eby's ‘Buy Canadian’ ethos apply to politicians' investment portfolios?

Should Eby's ‘Buy Canadian’ ethos apply to politicians' investment portfolios?

Some B.C. MLAs may still own Tesla stock as province cancels Tesla charger rebates
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Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament

Alberta MP to step aside to allow Pierre Poilievre to run for seat in Parliament

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding in Alberta.
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S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report.
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Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street extended its gains to a ninth straight day Friday, marking the stock market’s longest winning streak since 2004 and reclaiming the ground it lost since President Donald Trump escalated his trade war in early April.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP cabinet power grab returns with a new name

Rob Shaw: BC NDP cabinet power grab returns with a new name

Government would control everything from permitting to environmental assessments under new B.C. legislation
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Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

The two leaders are set to discuss U.S. trade war on Canada.
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