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Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is actually doing a lot better. Inflation is now at 1.
Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted

Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted

British Columbia's election agency says it has discovered that a ballot box containing 861 votes wasn't counted in the recent provincial election, as well as other mistakes, including 14 votes going unreported in a crucial riding narrowly won by the
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

VANCOUVER — Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.
Vancouver-based financial firms Dehoney and Arbutus merge, rebrand

Vancouver-based financial firms Dehoney and Arbutus merge, rebrand

The two firms have become Waypoint Benefits & Financial Services
Oil and gas sector, Premier Smith slam federal emissions cap

Oil and gas sector, Premier Smith slam federal emissions cap

Will new federal oil and gas emissions cap harmonize with B.C.’s?
Status quo better than NDP minority, say B.C. business leaders

Status quo better than NDP minority, say B.C. business leaders

Industry groups urge fiscal restraint.
Vancouver-based Travelers Financial Group continues North American expansion

Vancouver-based Travelers Financial Group continues North American expansion

Travelers Financial Group uses technology to remove cost and risk in multiple sectors
S&P/TSX composite flat Monday, U.S. markets down ahead of election day

S&P/TSX composite flat Monday, U.S. markets down ahead of election day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was essentially flat Monday as losses in telecom stocks offset gains in energy, while U.S. markets were down ahead of Tuesday's election. Monday was the “calm before the storm” ahead of the U.S.
BC Conservatives flush with cash after donations outpace NDP in final campaign drive

BC Conservatives flush with cash after donations outpace NDP in final campaign drive

In addition to a massive spike in campaign donations following the capitulation of BC United, the BC Conservatives are set to receive nearly $1.7 million in per-vote subsidy, for future operational costs.
How to help clients negotiate a severance and plan for the future

How to help clients negotiate a severance and plan for the future

A handy checklist for advisors to assist their clients after a job loss