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BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada delivered another hefty interest rate cut as it acknowledged the economy has been weaker than it anticipated, but governor Tiff Macklem said Canadians should expect a slower pace of cuts moving forward.
Kirk LaPointe: BC Conservatives feast on themselves as voters starve for attention

Kirk LaPointe: BC Conservatives feast on themselves as voters starve for attention

Caucus squabbles over municipal matters overshadow province's pressing challenges
How do we make housing more affordable and meet our climate goals?

How do we make housing more affordable and meet our climate goals?

The overarching answer to this question lies in innovation, pushing beyond conventional thinking and challenging our beliefs about what we can achieve.
Removal of tower limits on Broadway up for Vancouver council debate

Removal of tower limits on Broadway up for Vancouver council debate

Proposed amendments trigger petition from planners, architects; 139 citizens registered to speak to council Wednesday
B.C. First Nation to develop salmon hatchery with Fisheries Department

B.C. First Nation to develop salmon hatchery with Fisheries Department

VANCOUVER — The Tsilhqot’in National Government in British Columbia says it has formed a "historic partnership" with the federal Fisheries Department to develop a permanent salmon conservation hatchery in its territory.
Being assaulted is not part of journalists' work, B.C. judge says in spitting case

Being assaulted is not part of journalists' work, B.C. judge says in spitting case

CBC journalists Shawn Foss and Dan Burritt were covering a Freedom Convoy vaccine protest in February 2022 when a protester spat on Foss, a cameraman.
Contrary to industry claims, red tape not slowing B.C. mineral boom, finds audit

Contrary to industry claims, red tape not slowing B.C. mineral boom, finds audit

Audit finds delays to approve dozens of B.C. mines were largely caused by market forces — not government permitting.
Rob Shaw: Don't blame B.C. businesses for being skeptical over Eby's 'reset'

Rob Shaw: Don't blame B.C. businesses for being skeptical over Eby's 'reset'

Years of rising costs, limited dialogue will likely leave businesses wary of premier's promises
Bryan Yu: B.C. hiring stalls, short-term optimism dips amid tariff concerns

Bryan Yu: B.C. hiring stalls, short-term optimism dips amid tariff concerns

Labour trends reflect economic headwinds and cautious optimism.
Opinion: Canada's holiday tax break will have winners and losers

Opinion: Canada's holiday tax break will have winners and losers

While the tax break will indeed put more money into consumers' pockets as the government has claimed, whether it will actually ease inflationary pressure is questionable.