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Opinion: History tells us that axing the carbon tax is a truly bad idea

As the Pacific Ocean quenched the setting sun just west of Victoria on May 29, 2008, NDP leader Carole James, leader of the Opposition,...

Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact, Trudeau touts nuclear energy for Indo-Pacific

LIMA — Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders. The moves are...

Uber plans expansion of ride-hailing across B.C. in 2025

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is recruiting drivers across B.C., as it plans an expansion in the province outside of the major centres. The ride-hailing service...

Canada Post workers go on strike Friday morning, disrupting deliveries

OTTAWA — Canada Post workers hit the picket lines Friday after contract negotiations with their employer failed to conclude by the strike deadline —...

Opinion: B.C.’s path to prosperity starts with tax cuts—not government jobs

Following the NDP government’s re-election, Premier David Eby’s new cabinet will be sworn in Nov. 18. The first priority of this government? Well, it...

Vancouver Island bucks B.C. trend with low residential investor-ownership

The annual release of home ownership data by Statistics Canada in early October points to Vancouver Island communities having some of the lowest rates...

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up modestly following new inflation data. Disney soars

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting at the open of trading as the market’s big burst following Donald Trump’s election continues to...

Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes

Three unions are now challenging the federal government's recent decisions to intervene in major labour disputes, saying it's undermining workers' rights. The union representing...

Trump’s appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs...

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