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Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

Industry groups call for help facing U.S. tariffs, offer ideas to limit damage

OTTAWA — Canadian industry groups are calling on the government to protect businesses if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S.
Province launches review of BC Timber Sales

Province launches review of BC Timber Sales

New forests minister Ravi Parmar puts together panel of forest experts to conduct review
National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects home sales to grow 8.6 per cent this year, saying a surprisingly strong fourth quarter in 2024 bodes well for a rebound in most housing markets across the country.
Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

TORONTO — Almost half of Canadians say inflation and the cost of living will continue to be the biggest financial challenge they face this year, according to a new survey from TD Bank.
Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about phone, internet and television services jumped 38 per cent in the 2023-24 reporting year, says the watchdog that handles grievances about Canadian telecommunications providers.
Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Two researchers call on reticent B.C. municipalities to 'end the apartment ban.'
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 0.8% in November

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 0.8% in November

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 0.8 per cent to $71.5 billion in November, helped by higher sales in the aerospace product and parts industry group and the petroleum and coal product subsector.
Bryan Yu: B.C. retail sales posted a stronger start to Q4

Bryan Yu: B.C. retail sales posted a stronger start to Q4

October sales growth underscores the province’s economic resilience
Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

But detached homes are still the belle of the ball, accounting for 9 in 10 high-end deals
Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

OTTAWA — The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.