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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises following encouraging inflation data, but Lilly drags

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises following encouraging inflation data, but Lilly drags

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential stocks kept indexes in check. The S&P 500 edged up 0.
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Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are concerned about the federal government's ability to handle Canada-U.S.
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Mario Canseco: Canadians are bracing for a second Trump term being ‘bad’ for Canada

Mario Canseco: Canadians are bracing for a second Trump term being ‘bad’ for Canada

Research Co. polling reveals population divided on his impact, with younger generations more willing to give him a chance
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B.C. tribunal dismisses groom's claims over seating chart, cornhole errors

B.C. tribunal dismisses groom's claims over seating chart, cornhole errors

A B.C. groom sought $5K in compensation for multiple allegations of problems at his July 2023 Langley wedding reception.
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Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview

Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview

NEW YORK, Ont. — Mark Carney went on late-night television in the U.S. Monday to talk Trump, tariffs and carbon tax, but played coy on any plans to seek the Liberal leadership.
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Canada’s health-care system falls behind most peer countries: Report

Canada’s health-care system falls behind most peer countries: Report

A new report says Canada’s health-care system has fallen behind international peers in access to care, equity and wait times, outperforming only the United States. The not-for-profit think tank C.D.
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B.C.'s first physician assistants hired to work in Saanich Peninsula Hospital

B.C.'s first physician assistants hired to work in Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Physician assistants, who work under a physician supervisor, are common in other provinces and in the Canadian Armed Forces, but are new to hospitals in B.C.
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Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off a weekend visit with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, cautioned Ottawa against blocking energy exports to the U.S.
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost one per cent Monday, weighed down by losses in energy, technology and utilities, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 231.41 points at 24,536.32.
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Stock market today: Gains for oil producers and drops for Big Tech leave Wall Street mixed

Stock market today: Gains for oil producers and drops for Big Tech leave Wall Street mixed

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes were split on Monday as gains for oil-and-gas producers helped offset drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech companies. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% after erasing an earlier fall of 0.9%.
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