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December retail sales fall 1.1% as inflation takes a toll

December retail sales fall 1.1% as inflation takes a toll

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on spending in December, the second consecutive month they've done so, underscoring how inflation and the rising cost of using credit cards slowed consumer activity over the crucial holiday shopping season.
Eby announces $90M jobs fund to boost BC forestry economy

Eby announces $90M jobs fund to boost BC forestry economy

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund will provide up to $90 million over three years to help local forest sector companies diversify.
Inside Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s first six weeks in office

Inside Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s first six weeks in office

Orientation briefings from senior bureaucrats, introductions to B.C. and federal cabinet ministers and city council meetings dominated Ken Sim’s first month-and-a-half schedule as Vancouver mayor.
B.C. not legally required to provide 'quantitative data' on meeting GHG targets, court rules

B.C. not legally required to provide 'quantitative data' on meeting GHG targets, court rules

The province did not break its own climate change accountability laws, ruled a B.C. Supreme Court judge in a decision released Tuesday.
Kennedy Stewart returns to university, may not be done with politics

Kennedy Stewart returns to university, may not be done with politics

Three months after losing the Vancouver mayoralty to Ken Sim, Kennedy Stewart said he is excited to be back at Simon Fraser University with a promotion.
Updated: Head of ICBC takes over as president of BC Ferries

Updated: Head of ICBC takes over as president of BC Ferries

Jimenez has spent nearly 20 years at ICBC, including close to five years as president and CEO
Vancouver public relations agency Switchboard acquired by Earnscliffe Strategies

Vancouver public relations agency Switchboard acquired by Earnscliffe Strategies

Former BIV Forty under 40 winner to join national firm as principal, partner
B.C. inflation outpaces national rate for sixth straight month

B.C. inflation outpaces national rate for sixth straight month

Inflation grew at a rate of 6.6 per cent on West Coast compared with 6.3 per cent nationally in December
Defeated Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart returns to SFU with a promotion

Defeated Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart returns to SFU with a promotion

The one-term former mayor of Vancouver has returned to Simon Fraser University, three months after losing the mayoral race to Ken Sim.
British Columbians slipping deeper into debt

British Columbians slipping deeper into debt

Anxiety levels rising as more British Columbians pay only minimum credit card balances