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Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns

VICTORIA — The chorus of voices against contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure projects continues to swell, with the province's civil liberties association calling it a betrayal of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Equifax report says 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in Q1

Equifax report says 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in Q1

There's a deepening divide between consumers in the face of economic uncertainty as those missing payments rose compared with a year ago, a new Equifax report shows.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP playing divide and conquer with Indigenous, municipal allies

Rob Shaw: BC NDP playing divide and conquer with Indigenous, municipal allies

By sidelining the FNLC and UBCM, the B.C. government is undermining the very relationships it once championed
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Court tosses Martel clients' application for adjournment; they face 'clawback' proceedings

Court tosses Martel clients' application for adjournment; they face 'clawback' proceedings

They are part of a group of 561 investors considered “winners” by the trustee overseeing Greg Martel’s bankruptcy.
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Les Leyne: Infrastructure minister admits error, but NDP will press on

Les Leyne: Infrastructure minister admits error, but NDP will press on

The opposition is suggesting various amendments to the Infrastructure Projects Act (Bill 15), but Minister Bowinn Ma — her moment of humility behind her — indicated they’re wasting their time
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Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.
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B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

B.C. retiree sues after losing $450,000 in alleged GIC scam

Alleged fraudsters set up fake portal for plaintiff to view his investment.
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David Eby: British Columbia is ready to lead in a turbulent global economy

David Eby: British Columbia is ready to lead in a turbulent global economy

A resource-rich northwest and modern mining partnerships can anchor Canada’s economic future, argues B.C. premier
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S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 200 points, U.S. markets closed for holiday

S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 200 points, U.S. markets closed for holiday

Canada's main stock index gained nearly 200 points, led by the tech and industrial sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 193.18 points to close at 26,073.13. One of the big gainers was ATS Corp.
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Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability: OECD report

OTTAWA — A new report by the OECD says Canada needs to boost productivity and housing affordability to strengthen growth as it faces trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs that are taking a bite out of the economic outlook.
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