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Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The 24-year-old activist is giving the party an electric jolt
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Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability

Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability

OTTAWA — A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says.
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Vancouver mayor Ken Sim wants ex-city manager's severance released

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim wants ex-city manager's severance released

Paul Mochrie served 14 years with the City of Vancouver, his last four as city manager.
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Tech stocks drive S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets flat amid hot macro data

Tech stocks drive S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets flat amid hot macro data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in the technology sector, while U.S. markets were mostly flat as markets digested U.S. wholesale inflation data.
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Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady

Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady

NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks fell on Wall Street following a disappointing update on inflation. But gains for Amazon and other influential Big Tech companies helped to mask the losses on Thursday, and the S&P 500 edged up less than 0.1%.
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'Hard to sustain': B.C. public jobs far outpace private growth

'Hard to sustain': B.C. public jobs far outpace private growth

Business group warns private sector boost is essential for the province's economic health
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Mario Canseco: Canada remains divided on current, future immigration policies

Mario Canseco: Canada remains divided on current, future immigration policies

Research Co. finds immigration climbing the list of top concerns, uniting Gen Z, Quebecers and Conservatives in calls for limits
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A janitor died on the job at SFU. Co-workers want change

A janitor died on the job at SFU. Co-workers want change

The workers say their employer, union and Simon Fraser University let them down.
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Body-worn camera trial begins for Vancouver parking enforcement officers

Body-worn camera trial begins for Vancouver parking enforcement officers

On average, a parking enforcement officer was assaulted once every two weeks in 2024.
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S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets see gains amid waning uncertainty

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets see gains amid waning uncertainty

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished higher on Wednesday, helped by strength in consumer cyclicals, while U.S. stock markets also rose as investors see more clarity on trade.
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