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PBO projects deficit exceeded $40B pledge, Liberals won't say if they'll meet target

PBO projects deficit exceeded $40B pledge, Liberals won't say if they'll meet target

OTTAWA — The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal year, the parliamentary budget officer said on Thursday.
Mid-sized banks see higher customer satisfaction than Big Five: J.D. Power survey

Mid-sized banks see higher customer satisfaction than Big Five: J.D. Power survey

TORONTO — A survey from J.D. Power shows customer satisfaction is higher at mid-sized banks than the Big Five as Canadians are focused especially on fees.
Stock market today: Wall Streets rises back toward record highs

Stock market today: Wall Streets rises back toward record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising back toward its record highs in early trading. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher early Thursday and approaching the record it set early this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was adding 95 points, or 0.
Opinion: Which B.C. political party values open government?

Opinion: Which B.C. political party values open government?

B.C.’s freedom of information laws lag Canadian and world standards
Les Leyne: Campaign sidelights that need more attention

Les Leyne: Campaign sidelights that need more attention

Here’s an assortment of ideas that haven’t gotten the attention they deserve in the B.C. provincial election.
Lacking endorsement from Poilievre, BC Conservatives draw line from Eby to Trudeau

Lacking endorsement from Poilievre, BC Conservatives draw line from Eby to Trudeau

BC Conservatives paint picture of a 'Trudeau-Eby Alliance' on matters such as drug use and crime while aligning slogans with federal Conservative Party of Canada.
Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Langley-Willowbrook candidate Jody Toor's use of a protected title in B.C. misleads the public and may place British Columbians at risk, the Hospital Employees' Union says.
Rustad loses ground in polls following TV debate

Rustad loses ground in polls following TV debate

Survey reveals falling support as BC Conservative leader fails to connect with key voters
Lawsuit highlights when employers can limit employees' political speech

Lawsuit highlights when employers can limit employees' political speech

Former diversity director sues Northern Health for constructive dismissal after her support for Palestinians
Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

TORONTO — Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes, an expert panel of doctors and researchers say in a new independent report.
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