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'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills

'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills

COBBLE HILL, B.C. — Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his non-profit venture to convince construction companies, developers and renovation contractors to recycle tonnes of building material waste on Vancouver Island.
Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand

Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand

Heading into 2025, economists and real estate agents believe activity is poised to remain strong amid much lower borrowing costs and more favourable rules for buyers, despite an overall challenging affordability picture.
Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit

Gerry Butts says Trudeau less likely to remain leader since Freeland quit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be thinking about his future during the holiday break, as an increasing number of current and former Liberal MPs publicly call on him to step down for the good of the party.
LeBlanc and Joly offer little details about visit with Trump's team in Florida

LeBlanc and Joly offer little details about visit with Trump's team in Florida

OTTAWA — Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets end the trading day lower Friday

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets end the trading day lower Friday

TORONTO — Losses in the tech sector led Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets lower Friday, as investors made year-end adjustments to their holdings. The S&P/TSX composite index ended down 50.42 points at 24,796.40.
From Swift tickets to strata squabbles: B.C. tribunal sees it all in 2024

From Swift tickets to strata squabbles: B.C. tribunal sees it all in 2024

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal adjudicates such things as concert ticket fights, neighbour problems, pet disputes and strata issues, among other things.
Opinion: Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Opinion: Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

With burnout remaining a persistent challenge across Canada, remote and hybrid work arrangements provide a meaningful solution.
S&P/TSX composite up on shorter Christmas Eve session, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up on shorter Christmas Eve session, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Broad-based gains led Canada's main stock index to close higher in the shortened Christmas Eve trading session, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 97.84 points at 24,846.
Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect

Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect

The measures began today with a ban on what's known as "flagpoling."
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.