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Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data

Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data

OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but some warn the Bank of Canada might need a bit more convincing to cut its key interest rate next month. The annual rate of inflation fell to 1.
Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

Renting vs. buying: Is renting for life really that bad?

The rent-versus-buy debate has long divided financial experts and aspiring homeowners, with no clear winner in sight.
Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Flight attendants have reached a tentative deal with their employer. By siding with workers, the provincial government got to hit an unpopular airline, embarrass Ottawa and stand with unions.
Opinion: Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future

Opinion: Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future

Short-term turbulence is no reason to abandon a policy that’s delivered cheaper EVs, cleaner air and real consumer benefits.
Ottawa to probe unpaid airline work allegations key to Air Canada strike

Ottawa to probe unpaid airline work allegations key to Air Canada strike

OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is launching a probe into allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector as a work stoppage at Air Canada stretches on.
Flight attendants union says it's in meetings with Air Canada on Monday night

Flight attendants union says it's in meetings with Air Canada on Monday night

TORONTO — The Air Canada component of CUPE said it resumed meetings with the airline on Monday night as the two sides look to resolve a strike by flight attendants that has grounded planes for days.
Vancouver’s Goh Ballet proposes 25-storey tower, with 315 student suites

Vancouver’s Goh Ballet proposes 25-storey tower, with 315 student suites

Chan Hon Goh: 'Housing is a well-documented challenge.'
Photos: Mansion on Vancouver's 'Billionaires' Row' drops price for second time in two years

Photos: Mansion on Vancouver's 'Billionaires' Row' drops price for second time in two years

It's the 62nd most expensive property in the province
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets see small moves amid Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets see small moves amid Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index saw small gains to finish Monday's trading session, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors digested high-level political meetings among U.S., Ukrainian and European leaders.
Opinion: Misguided attacks on B.C. developers risk deepening housing crisis

Opinion: Misguided attacks on B.C. developers risk deepening housing crisis

With the housing crisis worsening, critics and developers clash over how to add supply and who should carry the cost