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'That is their prerogative': Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on campaign to fire her, launches vaccine campaign

'That is their prerogative': Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on campaign to fire her, launches vaccine campaign

Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry says she's preparing for respiratory season following a political election campaign where she became a target of the BC Conservatives.
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Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

Justin Trudeau says his leadership is not in danger as Liberals brace for revolt

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his leadership of the Liberal party is not in danger, even as members of his caucus prepare to confront him Wednesday in the hopes of convincing him to step down.
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Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

TORONTO — A Manulife report says retiree experiences vary significantly based on when a person retired, and whether it was planned or earlier than expected.
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IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global war against inflation has largely been won — and at surprisingly little cost to economic growth, the International Monetary Fund declared Tuesday.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after erasing earlier losses

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after erasing earlier losses

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close after erasing most of their losses from earlier in the day. The S&P 500 slipped a bit less than 0.1% Tuesday, marking its first back-to-back loss in a month and a half.
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B.C. breaks vaccination records, with 82,000 COVID-19 and flu shots in one day

B.C. breaks vaccination records, with 82,000 COVID-19 and flu shots in one day

Record numbers of people in British Columbia have received updated vaccinations against COVID-19 and flu, as the province ramps up its immunization campaign for respiratory illness season.
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Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada will release its interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday. Here are five things to look for in the decision.
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

Canada's main stock index dipped after a week of gains as a slip in base metals and technology outweighed another good day for energy shares.
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Opinion: Legalization hasn’t killed the black market for cannabis in Canada

Opinion: Legalization hasn’t killed the black market for cannabis in Canada

Six years on, Research Co. polling shows Canada’s legal marijuana regime faces mixed reviews
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Les Leyne: Mark B.C. down as 'undecided'

Les Leyne: Mark B.C. down as 'undecided'

Barring a long-shot change in the count, the NDP will work out an arrangement with the Greens to get some shaky control of the legislature and try to carry on.
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