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North American stock markets climb; commodities weaken on Chinese market woes

North American stock markets climb; commodities weaken on Chinese market woes

North American stock markets gained ground on Wednesday thanks to continued optimism about the strength of the U.S. economy. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 152.39 points at 24,224.90. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 431.
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BC Votes 2024: Medical, cellphone expenses priority for B.C. residents

BC Votes 2024: Medical, cellphone expenses priority for B.C. residents

BC NDP promises a $2,000 middle-class income tax cut.
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Ernie Daniels leads generational shift in how First Nations access capital

Ernie Daniels leads generational shift in how First Nations access capital

BIV C-Suite Awards: The first Indigenous board member in the Bank of Canada’s history, Daniels reflects on his path to breaking new ground
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Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening

Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's three party leaders offered starkly different visions of the province and its future Tuesday in the only televised debate of what appears to be an increasingly close election campaign.
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Rob Shaw: Rustad's cadaverous debate performance may be enough to stall surging Conservatives

Rob Shaw: Rustad's cadaverous debate performance may be enough to stall surging Conservatives

BC Conservative leader needed a standout moment, but delivered monotone responses that failed to counter NDP attacks
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Bryan Yu: Fewer B.C. SMEs are in good business health as optimism worsens

Bryan Yu: Fewer B.C. SMEs are in good business health as optimism worsens

Labour shortages ease but sales growth remains weak amid falling optimism in the SME sector
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Many small-business owners lack succession plans: Scotiabank

Many small-business owners lack succession plans: Scotiabank

Improving the digital side of businesses can increase their resale values
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Gordon Campbell: In this election, your vote will make a difference

Gordon Campbell: In this election, your vote will make a difference

A commentary by the former B.C. Liberal premier.
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B.C. party leaders clash in debate over housing, platform costing and DRIPA

B.C. party leaders clash in debate over housing, platform costing and DRIPA

David Eby says NDP government would not revisit amendments to Land Act.
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Poilievre barred from speaking in House for not withdrawing remark about Joly

Poilievre barred from speaking in House for not withdrawing remark about Joly

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was not allowed to speak in the House of Commons Tuesday as his public feud with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly spilled into a second day.
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