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Immigration lawyer loses appeal against B.C.-China firm after initial $400K win

Immigration lawyer loses appeal against B.C.-China firm after initial $400K win

A Beijing-based immigration firm forged a Canadian lawyer's name on 25 immigration applications.
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview

Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview

Here's what we learned from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's interview with media personality Jordan Peterson, which was recorded on Dec. 21 and released Friday:
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee on Friday, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as leader.
S&P/TSX composite rises Friday while U.S. markets see tech-led rally

S&P/TSX composite rises Friday while U.S. markets see tech-led rally

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Friday, led by strength in technology and telecom stocks, while U.S. markets rallied, led by major tech names as the Nasdaq gained 1.8 per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 175.
Stock market today: S&P 500 rallies to its first gain since Christmas

Stock market today: S&P 500 rallies to its first gain since Christmas

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied out of its holiday-season funk. The S&P 500 climbed 1.3% Friday, its best day in nearly two months and its first gain since Christmas. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.
WorkSafeBC report details death of worker on Cypress Mountain

WorkSafeBC report details death of worker on Cypress Mountain

The investigation found numerous safety infractions for which the resort has been fined more than $100,000
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption

Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption

Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to distribute the funds. The U.S.
COVID-19 mandatory vaccination lawsuit against Ottawa moving ahead

COVID-19 mandatory vaccination lawsuit against Ottawa moving ahead

A Federal Court of Canada judge has rejected Ottawa's move to dismiss the case.
Vancouver's University Canada West to host MBA Games

Vancouver's University Canada West to host MBA Games

Extravaganza including MBA students from across Canada competing in academic, athletic and team-spirit events
Kirk LaPointe: Improving democracy should be a New Year's resolution for us all

Kirk LaPointe: Improving democracy should be a New Year's resolution for us all

Low voter turnout, disengaged youth, dysfunctional legislatures demand action