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B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

Under-policed ports allow flow of drugs, contributes to overdose crisis, Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates heard Sept. 20.
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Roger Dall’Antonia: B.C.’s lower-carbon energy future will require balance

Roger Dall’Antonia: B.C.’s lower-carbon energy future will require balance

Record investments in energy efficiency and renewable natural gas programs are pushing B.C. toward a greener energy future, argues FortisBC CEO
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Years-long ban on Canadian beef highlights "uncertainty" of Chinese market

Years-long ban on Canadian beef highlights "uncertainty" of Chinese market

CALGARY — China's ongoing ban on Canadian beef appears to have no end in sight, making it a textbook example of the uncertainty Canadian exporters continue to face in that market.
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Landlord Rights Assoc. wants details on rental insurance plan

Landlord Rights Assoc. wants details on rental insurance plan

The ministry of housing has announced a rental insurance program for landlords but the Landlord Rights Association of B.C. wants to see more details.
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Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Rob Shaw: Eby steadies bumpy pre-campaign with mortgage relief promise

Eby seeks to turn the page on a rough pre-campaign launch by rolling out an affordable housing plan targeting middle-income voters
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July retail sales 'positive surprise' but need more rate cuts to persist: analysts

July retail sales 'positive surprise' but need more rate cuts to persist: analysts

Retail sales edged up in July, but economists say it will take further interest rate cuts to really spark lasting activity. Statistics Canada said Friday that retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $66.4 billion in July, helped by stronger new car sales.
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Opinion: Eby must scrap B.C.'s carbon tax now rather than wait on Ottawa

Opinion: Eby must scrap B.C.'s carbon tax now rather than wait on Ottawa

Premier says he’s listening to British Columbians’ pain. Ditching the carbon tax would show he’s ready to act on it.
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Bank of Canada trying to figure out how AI might affect inflation, Macklem says

Bank of Canada trying to figure out how AI might affect inflation, Macklem says

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says there is a lot of uncertainty around how artificial intelligence could affect the economy moving forward, including the labour market and price growth.
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Some key issues to watch for in B.C.'s provincial election campaign

Some key issues to watch for in B.C.'s provincial election campaign

Here's a look at some of the issues that are expected to be front and centre in the B.C. provincial election and what the political parties have said about them so far.
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A look back at nearly three decades of British Columbia provincial elections

A look back at nearly three decades of British Columbia provincial elections

British Columbians are voting in the next provincial election on Oct. 19. Here's a look at B.C. elections over the past three decades.
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