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B.C. economic growth will lose momentum in 2024: Deloitte

B.C. economic growth will lose momentum in 2024: Deloitte

The province is expected to see slower consumer spending and business investment, and a higher unemployment rate
Just got a raise? Here's how to effectively use that extra cash

Just got a raise? Here's how to effectively use that extra cash

Finally some good news — you’ve landed a major promotion with a huge pay bump, or you’ve finished many years of education and entered a high-paying profession. Either way, you have some extracash, and perhaps little else, aside from a student loan.
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus $1.6 billion in November

Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus $1.6 billion in November

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade surplus narrowed to $1.6 billion in November as imports rose and exports fell. The result compared with a revised surplus of $3.2 billion in October.
Big banks' 'sustainable finance' label misleading: securities complaint

Big banks' 'sustainable finance' label misleading: securities complaint

TORONTO — Canada's big five banks are potentially misleading investors with their use of terms like sustainable finance, according to a complaint to securities regulators by a climate advocacy group.
NPA members fail in appeal of costs awarded to ex-mayor Stewart

NPA members fail in appeal of costs awarded to ex-mayor Stewart

Court decision stems from a 2021 news release that claimed right-wing extremists had taken over the NPA board. 
Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Severe weather and natural disasters caused more than $3 billion in insured damages for the second year in a row in 2023. 
B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia study showing that hospitalized patients' medical issues have become increasingly complex also highlights the need to address the growing pressures of an aging population on overworked health professionals, the lead res
City of Vancouver cagey on search efforts for next chief city planner

City of Vancouver cagey on search efforts for next chief city planner

Experts say that the absence of a permanent appointment comes at ‘pivotal’ moment
Fraser Institute: Canada’s uncompetitive business taxes threaten living standards

Fraser Institute: Canada’s uncompetitive business taxes threaten living standards

Canada’s combined corporate tax rate is higher than those of the U.S. and the U.K., and higher than the OECD average
Lytton mayor expects more building permits to be issued 'any day now'

Lytton mayor expects more building permits to be issued 'any day now'

Village offering a 50 per cent reduction on building permit fees to aid those wishing to rebuild