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Prepare for more economic volatility despite stock market's increasing strength

Prepare for more economic volatility despite stock market's increasing strength

U.S. economy to remain robust amid ongoing uncertainty in Canada, Europe and Asia
Coast Capital sells insurance division

Coast Capital sells insurance division

Surrey-based Coast Capital Credit Union announced May 16 that it has agreed to sell its insurance subsidiary Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. (CCISL) for an undisclosed price to Western Financial Group.
Mayor pledges “every resource” to root out anarchist extremists

Mayor pledges “every resource” to root out anarchist extremists

Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson is pledging "every resource at our disposal" to root out members of a group calling itself the Anti-Gentrification Front (AGF).
B.C. has largest drop in consumer prices in country: StatsCan

B.C. has largest drop in consumer prices in country: StatsCan

British Columbia saw the biggest drop in consumer prices in the country in April, according to Statistics Canada data released this morning.
Opt-in not an option: How to comply with the new anti-spam law

Opt-in not an option: How to comply with the new anti-spam law

Canada’s new anti-spam law (the CASL) is expected to come into force later this year. This Act is designed to create a safer online environment for individuals and businesses in Canada.
British Columbians tightening purse strings in face of rising food prices: RBC

British Columbians tightening purse strings in face of rising food prices: RBC

A majority of British Columbians feel the price of food has risen over the last year, according to RBC data released this morning.
Time to raise interest rates: C.D. Howe

Time to raise interest rates: C.D. Howe

Interest rates in Canada are at their lowest since the Great Depression, and it's time to hike them up, according to a C.D. Howe Institute report released this morning.
Business groups sigh with relief over Liberals' decisive win

Business groups sigh with relief over Liberals' decisive win

"There has never been a better time to be this wrong about an election."
Got loonies, will travel

Got loonies, will travel

Canadians are getting more bang for their buck outside the country and seem to be taking advantage of it.
Diamond ring buyer sues over alleged 'low-quality' gems

Diamond ring buyer sues over alleged 'low-quality' gems

Nazanine Rahnema paid a deposit on a diamond ring that held gems that she says turned out to be of such low quality that she wanted a refund, according to allegations in a notice of civil claim.