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Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in office
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a key vote in Parliament Tuesday on his plans to trim welfare spending , but only after diluting the measures to ease intense opposition from within his own party.
Jul 1, 2025 1:40 PM
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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight sess
Jul 1, 2025 11:28 AM
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US job openings in May hit 7.8 million in a continuing display of labor market resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in May, a sign that the American labor market remains resilien t in the face of high borrowing costs and uncertainty over U.S. economic policy. U.S. employers posted 7.
Jul 1, 2025 9:57 AM
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Looking forward to a vacation? Don't let travel insurance be an afterthought
You've packed your clothes, toothbrush, extra pairs of socks, sunscreen — and anything else you might need during your vacation. Experts recommend adding travel insurance to the list, whether you're going near or far.
Jul 1, 2025 8:00 AM
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'Historic moment': First LNG Canada shipment departs B.C. for Asia
KITIMAT — A tanker carrying the first liquefied natural gas to leave Canadian shores is sailing across the Pacific, a major milestone as the country looks to diversify its export markets for oil and gas beyond the United States.
Jun 30, 2025 8:25 PM
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27,000 chickens killed in British Columbia fire that destroyed two barns
TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A fire at a farm in the Township of Langley, B.C., has destroyed two large barns, killing thousands of chickens.
Jun 30, 2025 7:17 PM
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S&P/TSX composite finishes higher Monday, U.S. stocks continue to hit record highs
TORONTO — Broad-based gains helped Canada's main stock index climb higher to finish Monday's trading session, while U.S. stock markets again hit new highs. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 164.79 points at 26,857.11.
Jun 30, 2025 3:25 PM
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B.C. launches working group to address safety in supportive housing
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government is forming a working group to tackle a number of safety issues in supportive housing, including concerns of drug trafficking, weapons and second-hand exposure to fentanyl.
Jun 30, 2025 3:21 PM
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Leaving first show at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium was a 'nightmare': concertgoer
TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium on Sunday night are calling for better crowd control after some say it took up to two hours to exit the venue.
Jun 30, 2025 2:58 PM
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US stocks push further into record heights
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market added to its record on Monday as Wall Street closed out a second straight winning month. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Jun 30, 2025 2:54 PM
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