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Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

TORONTO — Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will likely lower its key policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday in light of recent inflation and jobs data, bringing it down to three per cent.
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Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vacancy rate has tripled over five years, creating favourable conditions for tenants
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Business, Vancouver International Wine Festival could be hit if B.C. bans U.S. alcohol

Business, Vancouver International Wine Festival could be hit if B.C. bans U.S. alcohol

Vancouver International Wine Festival to launch Feb. 22 with U.S. as the theme region.
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Metro Vancouver director blasts media amid budget talks

Metro Vancouver director blasts media amid budget talks

A special Metro Vancouver meeting lasting three hours produced more back and forth discussion and direction to staff to examine the impact of cutting certain services.
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BIV announces 2025 Influential Women in Business Award winners

BIV announces 2025 Influential Women in Business Award winners

The awards program will mark its 26th anniversary on March 7, ahead of International Women’s Day
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Late La Niña brings mixed conditions for B.C. ski resorts

Late La Niña brings mixed conditions for B.C. ski resorts

Activity at Interior mountains up year over year despite lower-than-expected snowfall.
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Vancouver council united in urging people to vote in April 5 byelection

Vancouver council united in urging people to vote in April 5 byelection

Previous byelection in 2017 saw only 11 per cent of voters cast a ballot
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Two BIV Forty under 40 alumni to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards

Two BIV Forty under 40 alumni to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards

Past recipients Ian Tostenson, Anne Stewart will be recognized at the 35th annual Forty under 40 Awards on Feb. 7
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Thursday, helped by strength in industrial and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 122.58 points at 25,434.08.
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Central 1 to transfer digital banking operations to Intellect Design Arena

Central 1 to transfer digital banking operations to Intellect Design Arena

The widely expected move follows Central 1 announcing in October that it was seeking "strategic alternatives" for its digital-banking division
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