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CREA downgrades sales forecast as interest rates weigh on buyers

CREA downgrades sales forecast as interest rates weigh on buyers

Gains in sales in B.C., Alberta are masking drops elsewhere in Canada, says BMO economist
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Inside the Surrey policing war of words

Inside the Surrey policing war of words

A look at the heated text messages and emails between Surrey's Brenda Locke and NDP Deputy Premier Mike Farnworth over Surrey's police fight
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As inflation inches closer to 3%, economists warn progress will stall this year

As inflation inches closer to 3%, economists warn progress will stall this year

Inflation isn't expected to fall much further this year, making for a tumultuous journey back to the 2% target
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B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

Tentative agreement to end the strike came after labour minister ordered a mediator to issue terms for a settlement
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By the numbers: What the latest interest rate hike means for your mortgage

By the numbers: What the latest interest rate hike means for your mortgage

The cost of borrowing in this country is now the highest it's been since 2001
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Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Alberta premier says she wants to see her province and B.C. 'pioneer' to spur more natural-gas export projects
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Former Vancouver mayor to get some money for legal costs, but NPA appeal gets green light

Former Vancouver mayor to get some money for legal costs, but NPA appeal gets green light

Several current and former NPA members must pay ex-Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart $25,000.
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B.C. film sector readies for impacts of Hollywood actors' strike

B.C. film sector readies for impacts of Hollywood actors' strike

Strike vote today could see actors join writers with a walkout
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Employers say work resuming as tentative four-year deal reached in B.C. port strike

Employers say work resuming as tentative four-year deal reached in B.C. port strike

Work at B.C. ports will resume this afternoon according to the B.C. Maritime Employers Association, after both sides in the province's port strike agreed to a tentative deal to end the stoppage that has halted cargo movements for 13 days.
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B.C. wants 1,000 more international firefighters to join wildfire battle

B.C. wants 1,000 more international firefighters to join wildfire battle

The Canadian Coast Guard is mobilizing support for affected coastal communities, and Natural Resources Canada staff with forest management expertise are also preparing to help
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