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'We need more people': B.C.'s struggling construction industry gets $540K boost

'We need more people': B.C.'s struggling construction industry gets $540K boost

The financial boost towards the construction sector is a start, but more is needed to keep up, says the BC Construction Association
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Interest rate hold could add heat to real estate markets: mortgage experts

Interest rate hold could add heat to real estate markets: mortgage experts

'This could build confidence in the market and potentially prompt more sales,' says expert
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In the Courts: B.C. gun parts maker ordered to pay $240K over failed acquisition

In the Courts: B.C. gun parts maker ordered to pay $240K over failed acquisition

Cross Industries drew a bead on plastic mould manufacturer before deal went sideways
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Bank of Canada holds steady on key rate

Bank of Canada holds steady on key rate

Central bank was widely expected to maintain pause on overnight rate
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 12, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 12, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Two B.C. MPs currently on parliamentary trip to Taiwan

Two B.C. MPs currently on parliamentary trip to Taiwan

Canada only formally recognizes Mainland China, but maintains informal relations with Taiwan. Canada-Taiwan trade reached $10.2 billion in 2021, up from $7.4 billion a year earlier
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IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

The IMF now envisions growth this year of 2.8%, down from 3.4% in 2022
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BC Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party becomes BC United

BC Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party becomes BC United

Leader Kevin Falcon will introduce the party’s new name, logo and brand at a ceremony in Surrey
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Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Inflation No. 1 concern for charities, according to Giving Report
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One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

FOI records reveal communications around the fire at Winters Hotel – the worst of the 223 fires at SRO hotels in Vancouver last year – that occurred one year ago today, on April 11, 2022
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