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Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has not committed to meeting the $40.
Update: ABC Vancouver sets property tax hike at 3.9 per cent for 2025

Update: ABC Vancouver sets property tax hike at 3.9 per cent for 2025

Coun. Mike Klassen: "Nobody’s getting laid off and city services are being maintained."
Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals

Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals

One of the key issues in bargaining has been a potential expansion into weekend deliveries, with the two sides at odds over how to staff the expansion.
TD sues to recover funds after near-$1M fraud in Metro Vancouver

TD sues to recover funds after near-$1M fraud in Metro Vancouver

Scheme involved a fake bank account and impersonation of TD representatives.
Canadian consumer confidence plunges after Trump election win

Canadian consumer confidence plunges after Trump election win

Polling firm Nanos found Canadians are almost four times more likely to think economy will weaken rather than strengthen in next six months
State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets

State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets

VICTORIA — Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan is being asked to reserve free tickets.
Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals

Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals

As the Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers neared the end of its 25th day, the postal service warned that a speedy resolution is unlikely.
Feds send $148 million to B.C. in disaster recovery funds for floods, wildfires

Feds send $148 million to B.C. in disaster recovery funds for floods, wildfires

B.C. saw more than 4,000 wildfires in two years.
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be "a little more challenging" than the last time he was in the White House.
Liberal government survives third Conservative non-confidence vote

Liberal government survives third Conservative non-confidence vote

There were jeers from the Conservative benches as NDP MPs cast their votes against the motion on Monday afternoon.
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