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Government’s use of Crown corporation funds questioned

Government’s use of Crown corporation funds questioned

Bankrolling rebates, credits, rate freezes with public assets criticized as ‘bad public policy’
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More Canadians support mask mandate return, survey finds

More Canadians support mask mandate return, survey finds

Since Oct. 1, the federal government lifted the mask mandate on airplanes.
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Acceleration of population growth was one of the most significant developments for B.C. in 2022

Acceleration of population growth was one of the most significant developments for B.C. in 2022

In 2021, the provincial economy emerged from the pandemic in decent shape considering that many consumer services and most travel remained partially shuttered and international trade had not fully recovered from earlier COVID-induced disruptions.
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S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading in broad-based losses led by the energy sector. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 169.07 points at 19,337.58 in the first trading after the Christmas holiday.
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Regional chief warns of 'tight' turnaround as Ottawa eyes First Nations policing law

Regional chief warns of 'tight' turnaround as Ottawa eyes First Nations policing law

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says he hopes to introduce legislation declaring First Nations policing an essential service early in the new year, with one regional chief calling that timeline "tight.
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Did Ottawa get a bad deal on its $7B fighter jets? Here's what experts have to say

Did Ottawa get a bad deal on its $7B fighter jets? Here's what experts have to say

OTTAWA — Experts are warning against drawing conclusions on whether Canada is getting a good deal for the F-35, given the large startup costs associated with buying and fielding a new fighter jet, which include much-needed upgrades to the Air Force's
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,571.1, up 264.21): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.04, or 2.52 per cent, to $42.29 on 9.8 million shares.
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Asia stocks follow Wall St down as Fed warns of higher rates

Asia stocks follow Wall St down as Fed warns of higher rates

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded Thursday after a retreat on Wall Street as markets registered their dismay over the Federal Reserve’s warning that still higher interest rates are in store following its latest increase. Oil prices fell while U.S.
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B.C. inflation outpaces national rate for fifth straight month in November

B.C. inflation outpaces national rate for fifth straight month in November

West Coast saw inflation rise 7.3% on annual basis vs. 6.8% across Canada
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S&P/TSX composite up 1.4 per cent, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up 1.4 per cent, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 1.4 per cent Wednesday on broad-based gains, while U.S. markets rose further. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 264.21 points at 19,571.1.
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