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Rob Shaw: On housing affordability, BC Conservatives and NDP offer two very different solutions

Rob Shaw: On housing affordability, BC Conservatives and NDP offer two very different solutions

David Eby’s mortgage split and John Rustad’s rent and mortgage rebate both promise relief to address election’s top issue
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Opinion: A fast-growing Burnaby creates business growth opportunities

Opinion: A fast-growing Burnaby creates business growth opportunities

As one of B.C.’s fastest-growing cities, Burnaby's strategic location, innovation, and multicultural workforce are driving its transformation into a major economic force
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British Columbians unite behind bail reform as safety issues take centre stage: survey

British Columbians unite behind bail reform as safety issues take centre stage: survey

A clear provincewide consensus on specific matters related to addiction and treatment has emerged, weeks ahead of the 2024 B.C. election
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Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew more than expected in July, but the strength was short-lived as the momentum seems to have failed to carry over into August. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product grew 0.
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Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
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'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

TransLink says it is facing a $600-million fiscal cliff in 2026 and without sustainable funding it will cut services that will cost each household, on average, $1,000 annually.
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National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its proposed acquisition of Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank said Thursday it has received the Competition Bureau's clearance for the deal.
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B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help more middle-class, first-time buyers into the housing market in British Columbia with a plan to finance 40 per cent of the price.
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Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

OTTAWA — The minority Liberal government survived a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, but if the prime minister wants to avoid an election before Christmas the Bloc Québécois said he will have to meet its demands by the end of
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Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their records as financial markets around the world take a pause following big recent moves. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Wednesday, a day after setting its latest all-time high.
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