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BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid 'sluggish' economy

BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid 'sluggish' economy

The annual inflation rate rose in both July and August, while core measures of inflation — which strip out volatile prices — have not eased by much in recent months
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Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

If an election were held today, the BC United party would be nearly wiped out
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Oct. 23-27)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Oct. 23-27)

From the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision to Teck's financial results, and more
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B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

Weak B.C. retail sales in August were the biggest drag on national retail sales that month, according to new Statistics Canada data.
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B.C. broker took $329K from seniors, falsified documents, bought real estate

B.C. broker took $329K from seniors, falsified documents, bought real estate

Financial service regulators found insurance broker and mutual fund dealer Alvinder Singh Gill misappropriated over $329,000 of retirement savings from an elderly Langley couple
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Premiers ask federal government for COVID-19 small business loan extension

Premiers ask federal government for COVID-19 small business loan extension

The repayment deadline for the emergency loans to qualify for partial loan forgiveness is Jan. 18, 2024
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B.C. appeals court hears challenge of Horgan’s 2020 election call

B.C. appeals court hears challenge of Horgan’s 2020 election call

The former NDP premier called a snap election in September 2020 during the pandemic state of emergency
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Richmond mayor says city ‘on track’ tackling issues that have intensified over multiple terms

Richmond mayor says city ‘on track’ tackling issues that have intensified over multiple terms

The city is working to approve more housing and cut red tape
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Poilievre calls on Ottawa to block $13.5B takeover of Vancouver-based HSBC Canada

Poilievre calls on Ottawa to block $13.5B takeover of Vancouver-based HSBC Canada

The Royal Bank of Canada is in the process of acquiring the largest bank based in B.C.
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Vancouver approves wine sales in major grocery stores

Vancouver approves wine sales in major grocery stores

The move puts Vancouver in line with other municipalities
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