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Private forecasters see economic growth in B.C. slowing to 0.5 per cent next year

Private forecasters see economic growth in B.C. slowing to 0.5 per cent next year

Economic Forecast Council's growth estimate is slightly below that of the province's finance minister
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Loan default the latest problem for delayed multibillion-dollar ski resort near Squamish

Loan default the latest problem for delayed multibillion-dollar ski resort near Squamish

Project spearheaded by Aquilini and Gaglardi families
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NDP agriculture critic says he's not impressed by grocers' plans to stabilize prices

NDP agriculture critic says he's not impressed by grocers' plans to stabilize prices

Committee has requested that the top execs of major grocers testify once again on their plans to stabilize prices
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Criminal use of cryptocurrency expected to grow, Canada's financial intel agency says

Criminal use of cryptocurrency expected to grow, Canada's financial intel agency says

Fintrac's report warns that the use of unregistered money services businesses continues to pose challenges
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Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in Ottawa this week

Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in Ottawa this week

The contest comes after the dramatic ouster of former national chief RoseAnne Archibald
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Dec. 4-8)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Dec. 4-8)

From the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate announcement to Vancouver home sales numbers, and more
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Drought took big bite out of BC Hydro revenue

Drought took big bite out of BC Hydro revenue

Lower reservoir levels led to lower income from power trading
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‘A return to normalcy’ as VC investments take a breather in B.C.

‘A return to normalcy’ as VC investments take a breather in B.C.

Despite drop in venture capital dollars, private equity made gains during the first three quarters of 2023
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High borrowing costs make deficits harder to defend

High borrowing costs make deficits harder to defend

One in every 10 dollars spent by federal government now goes to servicing debt
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Purpose-driven businesses are booming in British Columbia

Purpose-driven businesses are booming in British Columbia

The number of B Corp-certified companies in the province has grown since the pandemic, as experts say companies that lack social purpose will get left behind
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