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Is a buyer's market emerging in Vancouver real estate?

Is a buyer's market emerging in Vancouver real estate?

With listings rising and interest rates falling, homebuyers have more options and negotiating power across key segments
Parkland agrees to be bought by U.S. heavyweight Sunoco in US$9.1B deal

Parkland agrees to be bought by U.S. heavyweight Sunoco in US$9.1B deal

CALGARY — A judge has declined to hear a challenge to Parkland Corp.'s last-minute decision to delay its shareholder meeting by more than a month so investors can vote on a US$9.
Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.
UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

Bidder appears to be recruiting staff and studying new retail concepts
Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said this week that she would put the issue to a referendum if enough residents sign a petition in support, even if she doesn't want Alberta to leave Canada.
Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

MONTREAL — Canada Post employees could be headed to the picket line in just over two weeks, with an extension on existing deals between the Crown corporation and the union expiring on May 22.
B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

VICTORIA — A political delegation from Washington state is visiting Victoria to try to deepen ties with British Columbia, amid cross-border turmoil triggered by a trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation talk. Washington's Lt.-Gov.
Statistics Canada reports $506M merchandise trade deficit for March

Statistics Canada reports $506M merchandise trade deficit for March

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $506 million in March as exports to the U.S. fell with the implementation of new tariffs, but shipments to other countries climbed. Statistics Canada says the result compared with a deficit of $1.