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Slowing sales raise questions about B.C.’s electric vehicle mandatePoliticsJun 20Under B.C. law, 26 per cent of new vehicle sales must be electric vehicles by 2026, but industry analysts say that is increasingly unrealistic. -
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World’s first quantum computing super hub boots up in LethbridgeTechJun 20 -
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DHL Express halts operations as new ‘anti-scab’ rules kick in amid strikeEconomyJun 20 -
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The CRA needs to give Canadians ‘relevant, clear’ information: watchdogEconomyJun 20
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CanadaSteel and aluminum measures announced to counter U.S. tariffs -
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ConsumerHigh gas prices mean drivers may change summer travel plans -
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CanadaBIV: Shortage of entry level jobs -
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CanadaNew report calls on forestry sector to help mitigate wildfire risk -
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CanadaBusiness Matters: Steel industry groups say Carney’s retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs ‘falls short’ -
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CanadaCarney to increase U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if trade talks with Trump stall -
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CanadaPremier Eby speaks on where B.C.’s economy stands in trade war -
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CanadaCritics raise cost and safety concerns over Chinese steel in Pattullo Bridge project -
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CanadaPort of Montreal CEO Julie Gascon discusses how a trade war has impacted business
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The CRA needs to give Canadians ‘relevant, clear’ information: watchdogIn its annual report, the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson outlined steps and recommendations for the Canada Revenue Agency to improve services based on taxpayer complaints.EconomyJun 20
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U.S. Supreme Court denies request to quickly hear Trump tariff challengeThe Supreme Court denied a request by one of the plaintiffs in the case to expedite a review of the dispute while a lower court considers the Trump administration's appeal.U.S. NewsJun 20
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Buying a house got costlier in May. What should your household income be?While mortgage rates remained largely unchanged, rising home prices mean you’d have to spend more money on your monthly mortgage payments depending on where you live.CanadaJun 20
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EV interest is stalling over cost concerns. Could a consumer rebate help?New rebate options could be on the horizon as demand for electric vehicles in Canada continues to decline and pressure is building on the federal government.ConsumerJun 20
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Use of Chinese steel delayed B.C.’s Pattullo Bridge replacement, industry advocate claimsThe new four-lane Pattullo replacement was originally meant to be complete by 2023, but is now slated to open later in 2025.EconomyJun 19
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Canada Post and its 2nd largest union reach agreementCanada Post announced its second largest union of postal workers, the CPAA, has agreed to terms of a new collective agreement effective January 1st, 2024.CanadaJun 19
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Ottawa unveils steel and aluminum measures to counter U.S. tariffsPrime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will also introduce new rules to ensure Canadian steel and aluminum and tariff-free products from other trading partners are prioritized.EconomyJun 19
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B.C. renters taking a wait-and-see approach to home ownership: reportThe 2025 Royal LePage Canadian Renters Report found that more than half of B.C. renters say they plan to buy a property in the future.EconomyJun 19
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Oilpatch spends billions on Indigenous-affiliated businesses: CAPPThe Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says staffers of Indigenous descent make up seven per cent of the oil and gas workforce — well above the national average.CanadaJun 19
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Canada’s economic growth likely to stall in Q2 as trade war bites: PBOThe parliamentary budget officer expects economic growth to stall in the second quarter of the year as Canada's trade war with the United States sinks exports.CanadaJun 19
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