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Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP urges Poilievre to do his LNG homework next time

Rob Shaw: BC NDP urges Poilievre to do his LNG homework next time

Energy minister says Conservative leader can't fast-track projects that have already been approved
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B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

B.C. authorities silent as U.S. pursues Vancouver-connected $1B stock scheme

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice alleged at least 18 British Columbians were involved in manipulating $1B in U.S. stock sales
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Mario Canseco: Carneymania hits B.C. with poll numbers Trudeau Sr. would have envied

Mario Canseco: Carneymania hits B.C. with poll numbers Trudeau Sr. would have envied

Liberal support surges on the West Coast as PM expands lead ahead of election, according to Research Co.
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Les Leyne: B.C. wants more federal help to cope with U.S. duties

Les Leyne: B.C. wants more federal help to cope with U.S. duties

B.C. officials made it clear they think Ottawa is coming up short.
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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
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Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a "productive" discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, with a focus on a "Team Canada" approach to what Eby called "attacks" on the softwood lumber industry by the United States.
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Judge finds BCAA boss 'deceitful' toward Vancouver homebuilder in civil case

Judge finds BCAA boss 'deceitful' toward Vancouver homebuilder in civil case

Eric Hopkins found to be unreliable witness in case over unpaid construction costs for custom Vancouver home
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ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

ABC Vancouver still holds majority at city hall, despite election of Orr, Maloney

Sean Orr of COPE, Lucy Maloney of OneCity elected in April 5 byelection
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Vancouver business leaders tapped to jumpstart city's economy

Vancouver business leaders tapped to jumpstart city's economy

The 12-member group of industry leaders will make recommendations on how to lower barriers hindering business growth
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