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Opinion: Trudeau’s leadership survives as Singh severs ties

Opinion: Trudeau’s leadership survives as Singh severs ties

With the NDP shredding its partnership with the Liberals, the PM faces the challenge of leading a tired government into a critical election
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S&P/TSX composite ends flat on Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ends flat on Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Weakness in the energy sector offset gains elsewhere to leave Canada's main stock index essentially flat Wednesday, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors focus on job numbers.
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Bank of Canada ready to cut faster — or slower — if it needs to, Macklem says

Bank of Canada ready to cut faster — or slower — if it needs to, Macklem says

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may adjust the pace of interest rate cuts if warranted, governor Tiff Macklem said after announcing a third consecutive interest rate cut.
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The NDP-Liberal deal is done. What happens now?

The NDP-Liberal deal is done. What happens now?

OTTAWA — The NDP has pulled out of a confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals.
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Baldrey: My coffee with Kevin Falcon — and his shake-up of the 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: My coffee with Kevin Falcon — and his shake-up of the 2024 B.C. election

B.C. is now in for an old-fashioned polarized showdown in the 2024 provincial election, says columnist Keith Baldrey.
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Rob Shaw: John Rustad’s strategic snubs leave BC United MLAs scattered

Rob Shaw: John Rustad’s strategic snubs leave BC United MLAs scattered

Only a smattering of United MLAs chosen to run under BC Conservative banner following last week's pact
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Data Points: Retail sales steady as B.C.’s inflation rate beats national average

Data Points: Retail sales steady as B.C.’s inflation rate beats national average

West Coast inflation rises to 2.8% in July, surpassing the national rate as high shelter and services costs persist
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Statistics Canada says country posted $684M merchandise trade surplus in July

Statistics Canada says country posted $684M merchandise trade surplus in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade surplus of $684 million in July. The result compared with a revised deficit of $179 million in June. The initial reading for June had shown a surplus of $638 million.
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Poilievre tours Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­Island shop floors to appeal to 'ordinary' workers

Poilievre tours Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­Island shop floors to appeal to 'ordinary' workers

B.C. Conservatives aim to appeal to “ordinary” workers. Poilievre visits Duncan and Nanaimo on Wednesday.
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China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

OTTAWA — China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
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