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Nations at UN climate talks agree on $300B a year for poor countries in a compromise deal

Nations at UN climate talks agree on $300B a year for poor countries in a compromise deal

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity’s fight against climate change, aimed at helping poor nations cope with the ravages of global warming in tense negotiations in th
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Saint John police investigate collision between a train and car, no injuries reported

Saint John police investigate collision between a train and car, no injuries reported

Police in Saint John, N.B., are investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a train Friday afternoon. Police responded to reports of a collision between a train and vehicle near the Simms Corner intersection in Saint John at 5:36 p.m. on Nov.
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To ban or not to ban natural gas in construction of Vancouver detached homes?

To ban or not to ban natural gas in construction of Vancouver detached homes?

City creates frequently-asked-questions document to clarify confusion leading up to Nov. 26 vote on controversial policy.
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Colleges and universities face job cuts, deficits amid international student cap

Colleges and universities face job cuts, deficits amid international student cap

Ontario's colleges and universities say the federal government's cap on international students is taking a toll on the higher education sector as some schools face growing deficits, layoffs and, in at least one case, a temporary campus closure. St.
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Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he'll nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction , to serve as his next treasury secretary.
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U.S. court tosses hostile workplace, pay discrimination claims against BlackBerry

U.S. court tosses hostile workplace, pay discrimination claims against BlackBerry

A U.S. court has closed the door on "hostile work environment” and wage discrimination claims made by a former BlackBerry Ltd.
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Explosion at B.C. oil waste facility injures two workers, leads to $42K penalty

Explosion at B.C. oil waste facility injures two workers, leads to $42K penalty

Two people were seriously injured when welding work ignited a shaker tank later thought to contain fuel.
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Trump chooses former Soros money manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary

Trump chooses former Soros money manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he'll nominate former George Soros money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction , to serve as his next treasury secretary.
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West Coast retailers place stock in potential of AI

West Coast retailers place stock in potential of AI

From chatbots to inventory, artificial intelligence is increasingly having an impact on an evolving industry
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Opinion: Why taxpayers deserve a public inquiry into Elections BC

Opinion: Why taxpayers deserve a public inquiry into Elections BC

Legislative committees won't solve mounting concerns about missteps on election night
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