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B.C. wedding caterer out of luck on chef, rental billing

B.C. wedding caterer out of luck on chef, rental billing

A caterer lost her bid to be paid $838 for dish and equipment rentals and a $150 "onsite chef fee."
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump lay out different plans for America on debate stage

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump lay out different plans for America on debate stage

PHILADELPHIA — Kamala Harris pushed back on Donald Trump's exaggerated claims about immigration and abortion as the two leaders met face-to-face for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday.
Merger considered by Burnaby Board of Trade and New West Chamber of Commerce

Merger considered by Burnaby Board of Trade and New West Chamber of Commerce

The Burnaby Board of Trade and the New West Chamber of Commerce are evaluating a joint future.
B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i
Carney interested in 'doing something, not being something,' he says of adviser role

Carney interested in 'doing something, not being something,' he says of adviser role

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says he'll be advising the Liberal party to flip some of the challenges posed by an increasingly divided and dangerous world into an economic opportunity for Canada.
Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at Vancouver Coastal Health broke FOI laws in eight out of 10 requests, prompting Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. Michael Harvey to pen eight recommendations for reform; Harvey says some progress is being made.
Vancouver park commissioners hear legal opinion on abolishing elected board

Vancouver park commissioners hear legal opinion on abolishing elected board

Lawyer says voters, board chair have grounds for constitutional challenge
S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday as oil prices fall, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday as oil prices fall, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Losses in the energy sector weighed on Canada's main stock index as the price of oil fell Tuesday, though the index posted just a small decline while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 24.06 points at 23,003.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as Oracle soars and banks and oil slump

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as Oracle soars and banks and oil slump

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close following several weeks of sharp swings. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% higher Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.8%.
PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number.
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