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B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

B.C. immigration lawyer 'very busy' fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

While the law for Canadians crossing the border hasn't changed, U.S. officials are scrutinizing people more closely, says lawyer.
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Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

Deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada given 51 days in prison

A member of the Da’naxda’xw First Nation on northern Vancouver Island, Angela Davidson is running as the Green's candidate in the Northwest Territories
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LifeLabs’ rotating strike heads into seventh week

LifeLabs’ rotating strike heads into seventh week

Union says blood tests and other diagnostic tests should be part of the public health-care system.
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Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed course Wednesday on his global trade war following days of market turmoil — but he's not offering any changes to the tariffs hitting Canada.
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Why Vancouver gig workers should embrace the tax season

Why Vancouver gig workers should embrace the tax season

New CRA rules force platforms like Uber and Airbnb to report earnings, leaving freelancers navigating filings
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COPE defends councillor-elect Sean Orr over social media posts

COPE defends councillor-elect Sean Orr over social media posts

Ezra Shanken: 'Sean Orr may think we are sheep, but rest assured we are lions.'
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Stock markets in Canada and U.S. soar after Trump pauses some tariffs

Stock markets in Canada and U.S. soar after Trump pauses some tariffs

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. shot up after U.S. President Donald Trump paused his "reciprocal" tariffs on most nations for 90 days — with the exception of China.
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Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Trump's ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

Former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra will become America's top diplomat in Ottawa in a fraught time in U.S.-Canada relations.
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Resources executives warn GVBOT that B.C. is losing its competitive edge

Resources executives warn GVBOT that B.C. is losing its competitive edge

'Very challenging to push and advocate for British Columbia as being competitive globally.'
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Jewish groups condemn social media posts made by Vancouver councillor-elect Sean Orr

Jewish groups condemn social media posts made by Vancouver councillor-elect Sean Orr

'Orr's comments have caused harm to the Jewish community and have eroded trust in his ability to represent all residents of Vancouver.'
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