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B.C. lawyer agrees to five-year suspension for real estate-related misconduct

B.C. lawyer agrees to five-year suspension for real estate-related misconduct

A conflict of interest, and false or misleading statements to a financial institute have landed one senior B.C. lawyer a lengthy suspension
Conservatives launch attacks on Mark Carney over his firm's relocation to the U.S.

Conservatives launch attacks on Mark Carney over his firm's relocation to the U.S.

OTTAWA — The polls, fundraising hauls and endorsements aren't the only things suggesting former central bank governor Mark Carney is on track to win the Liberal leadership — Conservatives seem convinced as well.
Canada, Germany working on diversifying trade in face of U.S. threats

Canada, Germany working on diversifying trade in face of U.S. threats

OTTAWA — Canadian companies and diplomats are working with their European colleagues to find ways to diversify trade as the U.S. threatens to impose steep tariffs.
White House says tariffs moving forward but there's still room for negotiation

White House says tariffs moving forward but there's still room for negotiation

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said again Wednesday he plans to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties — but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff plans could change through negotiations.
Polls suggest a close race as federal election approaches

Polls suggest a close race as federal election approaches

OTTAWA — Multiple polls now suggest the next federal election will be a tight race, and at least one major pollster has the Liberals leading the Conservatives for the first time in nearly four years.
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed after latest tariff talk

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed after latest tariff talk

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets muddled to a mixed close.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street rises just enough to break its 4-day losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum. The S&P 500 finished the day an iota higher, less than 0.

Immigrant-owned firms suffer from productivity gap for variety of factors: StatCan

OTTAWA — Companies owned by newcomers to Canada tend to struggle taking their businesses to the next level more than Canadian-born founders, new data suggests.
Vancouver spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Vancouver spends $47M per year in DTES on homelessness, mental health, addictions

Council votes 6-3 to direct staff to compile list of DTES non-profits, non-governmental organizations and their funding sources
Investigation involving Vancouver mayor focused on alleged police misconduct

Investigation involving Vancouver mayor focused on alleged police misconduct

Police watchdog-ordered probe was for 'purported traffic stop' of Ken Sim, not alleged impaired driving
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