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Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. "There were only four of us," Sharkey said.
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Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Conservatives say B.C. and federal governments have failed to support local shipbuilding, allowing China to take the work
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including the deadline for U.S. trade deals with many countries.
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S&P/TSX composite manages slight gain on real estate strength

S&P/TSX composite manages slight gain on real estate strength

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished slightly higher Friday, helped by strength in the real estate sector, while U.S. markets were closed for the Fourth of July. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 1.90 points at 27,036.16.
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City of Vancouver identifies five sites to relocate Granville strip tenants

City of Vancouver identifies five sites to relocate Granville strip tenants

City won't release locations, whether properties are empty lots or have existing buildings on them
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B.C. man going to trial on three securities fraud allegations

B.C. man going to trial on three securities fraud allegations

West Vancouver's Frederick Johnathon Nielsen (a.k.a. Fred Gilliland) set for trial in Vancouver Provincial Court this October
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Rob Shaw: NDP forced to rethink EV targets as policy catches up to reality

Rob Shaw: NDP forced to rethink EV targets as policy catches up to reality

Stalling demand, industry pressure prompt B.C. government to revisit once-celebrated electric vehicle mandate
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Vancouver has a new civic party — the Vancouver Liberals

Vancouver has a new civic party — the Vancouver Liberals

Mayor Ken Sim’s former chief of staff Kareem Allam to seek party’s mayoral nomination
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Vancouver economy to see slow growth as population dips, says think tank

Vancouver economy to see slow growth as population dips, says think tank

Conference Board of Canada warns housing costs, reduced migration will drag on jobs and GDP over next two years
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B.C. wine industry squeezed by inflation, trade barriers, tariffs

B.C. wine industry squeezed by inflation, trade barriers, tariffs

Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs has increased winemakers’ costs, at a time when data shows consumers are buying less wine
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