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Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year. The result for the April-to-May period compared to a $1.5 billion surplus for the same stretch last year. Revenues increased $6.5 billion, or 8.
Treasury Board president Anita Anand meets with Whistler businesses

Treasury Board president Anita Anand meets with Whistler businesses

Mayor Jack Crompton encourages dialogue between commercial landlords and tenants in light of recent local business closures
Opinion: Renewed U.K. trade talks could unlock sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ resource potential

Opinion: Renewed U.K. trade talks could unlock sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ resource potential

A new Labour government across the pond could lead to opportunities for Canadian critical minerals
Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

Vancouver celebrates 80th anniversary of sister city relationship with Odesa

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Ukrainian leaders call on Vancouver council for use of theatre, spot to place historical statue.
Poverty more prevalent among those who died during sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s heat dome: study

Poverty more prevalent among those who died during sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s heat dome: study

VANCOUVER — A researcher who looked into deaths during the eight hottest days of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s deadly heat dome says that equitably addressing the impacts of climate change would mean placing a larger focus on people living in poverty.
S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index ticked lower Thursday, weighed down by losses in the industrial sector, while U.S. markets were mixed. A better-than-expected U.S.
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has reached a consent agreement after admitting to misrepresenting her academic credentials; more so, her claims of Indigenous ancestry may be supported by DNA testing.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lets wineries import grapes for 2024 vintages after 'devastating' winter losses

PENTICTON — The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government says wineries can import grapes and juice to make their 2024 vintages after "devastating" losses this winter. The province says allowing winemakers to import grapes from outside sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
TSX ends lower, U.S. markets see worst drop since 2022 amid 'sizeable' tech selloff

TSX ends lower, U.S. markets see worst drop since 2022 amid 'sizeable' tech selloff

TORONTO — Losses in industrial and base metal stocks dragged sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index lower Wednesday, while markets in the U.S. slid.
New sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ regulations spark debate over future of gig workers

New sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ regulations spark debate over future of gig workers

Experts expect higher costs, lower demand for app-based services starting in September.