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Bryan Yu: Consumer spending sluggish even as travellers to B.C. increase

Bryan Yu: Consumer spending sluggish even as travellers to B.C. increase

High interest rates and inflation shape cautious spending, while key sectors experience downturn
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Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former president on his extraordinary comeback.
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Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former president on his extraordinary comeback.
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Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson remained locked in a close contest early Wednesday in a U.S. House race in Virginia for the seat being vacated by three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
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Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3

Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendmen
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What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?

What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016 because of the Electoral College. So did George W. Bush in 2000. Even when neither captured the popular vote. The Electoral College is the unique American system of electing presidents.
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Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy

Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy

As Canadians wake up to news that Donald Trump will return to the White House, the president-elect's protectionist stance is casting a spotlight on what effect his second term will have on Canada-U.S. economic ties.
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Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions, minister says

Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions, minister says

GENEVA (AP) — A Lebanese government minister said Wednesday his country was filing a complaint against Israel at the U.N.
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Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Cuba

Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Cuba

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Rafael strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Wednesday just hours before it was forecast to make landfall on Wednesday in western Cuba.
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Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Cuba

Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Cuba

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Rafael strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Wednesday just hours before it was forecast to make landfall on Wednesday in western Cuba.
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