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Budget brings optimism to B.C. video game industry

Budget brings optimism to B.C. video game industry

A permanent and increased tax credit could benefit some of the province’s smallest studios
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'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.
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Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race

Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory on Sunday, putting him on track to soon become the next prime minister of Canada.
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Eby says electricity export tariffs similar to Ontario's are not 'priority' for B.C.

Eby says electricity export tariffs similar to Ontario's are not 'priority' for B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province has no plan to follow Ontario and levy a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.
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Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and workers through the trade war with the United States. U.S.
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BC Conservative MLA ejected from caucus after mocking accounts of residential schools

BC Conservative MLA ejected from caucus after mocking accounts of residential schools

Conservative leader says MLA crossed the line with mocking comments
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Vancouver developer pushes Georgia, Dunsmuir viaducts removal to build 5K homes

Vancouver developer pushes Georgia, Dunsmuir viaducts removal to build 5K homes

Concord Pacific submits rezoning inquiry for its last piece of Expo lands
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Labour market loses momentum in February as B.C. sheds 5K jobs

Labour market loses momentum in February as B.C. sheds 5K jobs

Provincial unemployment rate unchanged at 6%
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Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

A drought in Brazil and rising global demand have created a challenging cost environment for Canadian businesses
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VPD holds forum for 200 retailers, aim to enhance crime reporting

VPD holds forum for 200 retailers, aim to enhance crime reporting

Police initiatives, such as Project Barcode and Project Antidote, provide intense crackdowns
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