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Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

Conservatives will 'cooperate' with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he's willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States.
The LifeLabs strike is over. But the union isn't happy

The LifeLabs strike is over. But the union isn't happy

Blood tests and other lab work should be part of the public health-care system, says the BCGEU.
Strike threat could push more customers away from struggling Canada Post

Strike threat could push more customers away from struggling Canada Post

MONTREAL — Canada Post customers may face delays as tens of thousands of workers swear off overtime shifts, though a much bigger disruption was averted after the union backed down from a strike threat.
B.C. man faces criminal charges for withdrawing funds against a bank freeze order

B.C. man faces criminal charges for withdrawing funds against a bank freeze order

Yazan Al Homsi is part of a group of six Lower Mainland residents facing administrative charges for allegedly orchestrating a $46 million pump-and-dump scheme; now he faces criminal charges for allegedly disobeying a commission order
Metro Vancouver board trims pay, calls on province for governance changes

Metro Vancouver board trims pay, calls on province for governance changes

Elected officials say they need the provincial government to step up to the new governance review committee table and pass legislation to change the board structure.
Opinion: B.C. trade stuck in the past while U.S. becomes more essential

Opinion: B.C. trade stuck in the past while U.S. becomes more essential

Despite political spin on diversification, recent trends show B.C. is more reliant on American markets today than it was a decade ago
In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states

In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states

OTTAWA — Five United States senators were in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and underscore the long-standing relationship between the two countries. At a press conference at the U.S.
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stocks fall after Trump's latest tariff threats

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stocks fall after Trump's latest tariff threats

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Friday, while U.S. markets dropped after U.S.
Trump's latest tariff threats knock Wall Street, European stocks and Apple lower

Trump's latest tariff threats knock Wall Street, European stocks and Apple lower

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union that could begin in a little more than a week. The S&P 500 lost 0.7% Friday and had its worst week in the last seven.
Rob Shaw: Eby plays pipeline diplomat for Alberta, then drops the act

Rob Shaw: Eby plays pipeline diplomat for Alberta, then drops the act

B.C. premier strikes a conciliatory tone with Danielle Smith—until the national cameras shift away
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