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B.C. economic growth will lose momentum in 2024: Deloitte

B.C. economic growth will lose momentum in 2024: Deloitte

The province is expected to see slower consumer spending and business investment, and a higher unemployment rate
Bank CEOs expect further loan loss provisions in 2024

Bank CEOs expect further loan loss provisions in 2024

Credit loss provisions expected to peak this year as parts of the commercial side of lending remain strained
Just got a raise? Here's how to effectively use that extra cash

Just got a raise? Here's how to effectively use that extra cash

For some, paying down student debt slower but investing sooner is the smarter move
Big banks' 'sustainable finance' label misleading: securities complaint

Big banks' 'sustainable finance' label misleading: securities complaint

Canadian banks have made pledges totalling $2 trillion by 2030
Merchandise trade surplus reaches $1.6B in November: StatCan

Merchandise trade surplus reaches $1.6B in November: StatCan

Imports of uranium from Kazakhstan played a key role in November's trade numbers
NPA members fail in appeal of costs awarded to ex-mayor Stewart

NPA members fail in appeal of costs awarded to ex-mayor Stewart

Court decision stems from a 2021 news release that claimed right-wing extremists had taken over the NPA board
B.C. construction industry predicted to be ‘surprisingly robust’ in 2024

B.C. construction industry predicted to be ‘surprisingly robust’ in 2024

Industry association forecasts 2024 will be a busier year than the last despite headwinds such as labour shortages and supply chain issues
B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

B.C. study details increasing complexity of hospital patients' needs

COVID-19 pandemic revealed health-care staff burnout as a 'real issue'
Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Insured damage from severe weather exceeded $3.1B in 2023: insurance bureau

Annual tally includes $720M for B.C. wildfires
Lytton mayor expects more building permits to be issued 'any day now'

Lytton mayor expects more building permits to be issued 'any day now'

Village offering a 50 per cent reduction on building permit fees to aid those wishing to rebuild