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Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

NEW YORK (AP) — Car dealerships across North America have faced major disruptions this week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
The return of discounts: Price cuts are the latest sign of fading inflation

The return of discounts: Price cuts are the latest sign of fading inflation

The Bank of Canada targets a low and stable inflation rate of 2 per cent and it expects to hit that mark next year.
A former Liberal's Conservative prescription for B.C.

A former Liberal's Conservative prescription for B.C.

John Rustad pledges to cut carbon taxes, build more LNG plants, get tough on crime and drugs.
B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

Two multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects have been further delayed but the Ministry of Transportation is sticking to its previous cost estimates, for now.
No 'reprehensible' conduct by Richmond developer during trial, judge finds

No 'reprehensible' conduct by Richmond developer during trial, judge finds

Anderson Square Holdings Ltd. was ordered to pay pre-sale buyers $13.1 million in damages.
City of North Van mayor blasts Metro Vancouver over sewage plant fiasco

City of North Van mayor blasts Metro Vancouver over sewage plant fiasco

Mayor Linda Buchanan says there is a lack of fiscal ‘discipline and transparency’ in the regional government
Construction association issues alert about changes to policy

Construction association issues alert about changes to policy

Contractors worried new approach to procurement will undermine government's duty to fairness
Renters from B.C., Maritimes signal they are the most pessimistic about home ownership in new survey

Renters from B.C., Maritimes signal they are the most pessimistic about home ownership in new survey

One out of four respondents from British Columbia and the Maritimes say they spend more than half their income on rent, according to Royal LePage report
'Boomerang children' are a newer part of the financial planning conversation

'Boomerang children' are a newer part of the financial planning conversation

Adult kids who return home a few times impact family relationship dynamics, their parents’ retirement planning and estate planning.
B.C. Securities Commission FOI process akin to Monty Python sketch, says critic

B.C. Securities Commission FOI process akin to Monty Python sketch, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is a 'bad actor' when it comes to facilitating FOI requests, according to government watchdog Jason Woywada.