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Rob Shaw: NDP drug policy reversal proves politicians never say sorry

Rob Shaw: NDP drug policy reversal proves politicians never say sorry

New Democrats perfect the art of 'taking action' by cleaning up their own messes
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?

The free trade agreement is a nation-to-nation agreement, so there’s no one else to appeal to if a country decides not to respect a decision.
70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

70% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on United States: poll

OTTAWA — Seventy per cent of Canadians are in favour of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States, a new poll suggests.
B.C. Indigenous beauty business set to expand to U.S.

B.C. Indigenous beauty business set to expand to U.S.

Nuez Acres is seizing a new distribution opportunity despite trade war uncertainties
Vancouver police union president to represent Ken Sim’s party in April 5 byelection

Vancouver police union president to represent Ken Sim’s party in April 5 byelection

Ralph Kaisers joins tech leader Jaime Stein to become ABC Vancouver’s two candidates
S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also fall

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stocks also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 100 points Thursday, weighed down by losses in technology and industrials, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 112.08 points at 25,514.08.
Stock market today: A slide for Walmart pulls Wall Street from its record, and Dow drops 450

Stock market today: A slide for Walmart pulls Wall Street from its record, and Dow drops 450

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street retreated from its record after a sharp slide for Walmart weighed on U.S. stock indexes. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Thursday after setting all-time highs in each of the last two days.
Lower exposure to U.S. to lessen impact of tariffs for B.C.

Lower exposure to U.S. to lessen impact of tariffs for B.C.

Tariffs to shrink GDP, fuel inflation on both sides of border: Conference Board
B.C. exports to Mexico stuck in neutral even amid U.S. trade threats

B.C. exports to Mexico stuck in neutral even amid U.S. trade threats

Despite mutual concerns over looming tariffs, B.C. and Mexico can't find the right gear to stimulate more trade
Vancouver mayor slams federal government over inaction on bail reform

Vancouver mayor slams federal government over inaction on bail reform

Ken Sim: “Excuse my language, but that's bullshit. Just tell us you're not going to do something. Don't ignore our calls.”