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B.C. mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

B.C. mine penalized $54K for discharging contaminated wastewater near Alaska border

Penalties to Ascot Resources Ltd. were dropped six-fold from an initial $325K
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Les Leyne: B.C. Conservatives are united — in their determination to blow their chance

Les Leyne: B.C. Conservatives are united — in their determination to blow their chance

Leader John Rustad says he sees ‘differences’ as a strength. By that weird measure, BC Conservatives were so strong this week, they looked ready to explode.
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The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

The Liberals are about to choose the next prime minister. What happens next?

OTTAWA — The Liberals will choose a new leader Sunday, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister. He will step down officially in the days to come.
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B.C. Conservatives lose three MLAs in disastrous day, one says he'll form new caucus

B.C. Conservatives lose three MLAs in disastrous day, one says he'll form new caucus

VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservatives have lost three caucus members in a disastrous day for the Opposition, with the prospect of more to come when one of the rebels tries to form a new party next week.
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China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

BEIJING (AP) — China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products.
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Opinion: Why B.C. should reduce taxes for workers across the income spectrum

Opinion: Why B.C. should reduce taxes for workers across the income spectrum

The NDP government scrapped its $1K rebate. A tax cut would do far more for West Coast families.
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Hudson's Bay seeks creditor protection, plans to restructure business

Hudson's Bay seeks creditor protection, plans to restructure business

TORONTO — Canada's oldest retailer, Hudson's Bay, has filed for creditor protection and intends to restructure the business.
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Poilievre takes aim at Carney as he calls for changes to Conflict of Interest Act

Poilievre takes aim at Carney as he calls for changes to Conflict of Interest Act

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Friday pledged to amend the Conflict of Interest Act to require that party leadership candidates make financial disclosures similar to those cabinet ministers must make — closing what Poilievre calls t
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B.C. stock promoter accused of flipping home to dodge SEC settlement

B.C. stock promoter accused of flipping home to dodge SEC settlement

American authorities are going after the home of a Vancouver man who, along with his companies, owes US$3.4M following a settlement
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Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

The decision comes after a November 2024 risk assessment that found the whales face 'imminent threats' to their survival and recovery. 
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