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Inflation hits 4.8% in December, rising at fastest pace in 30 years

Inflation hits 4.8% in December, rising at fastest pace in 30 years

Economists expect Bank of Canada to begin hiking overnight rate by spring
Commodities a good hedge against inflation: analysts

Commodities a good hedge against inflation: analysts

Some advisers recommending investment in oil, metals to mitigate loss of spending power
B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another record: 854

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another record: 854

Active outbreaks at healthcare facilities rise to 53 – up from one last month
B.C. Legislature fraud and breach of trust trial set to commence next week

B.C. Legislature fraud and breach of trust trial set to commence next week

Former Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Craig James faces five criminal counts for alleged abuse of power
Province ‘looking at extending’ B.C. vaccine card past January expiration date

Province ‘looking at extending’ B.C. vaccine card past January expiration date

Vaccine certificates due to expire at end of month
Inflation: insights, outlooks and alarm bells

Inflation: insights, outlooks and alarm bells

Businesses will have to pass on rising costs to consumers as B.C. braces for bumpy year ahead, says expert
B.C. sees record COVID-19 hospitalizations; 22 new deaths

B.C. sees record COVID-19 hospitalizations; 22 new deaths

B.C. last week broadened the way that it counts the number of those in hospitals
Nearly half of British Columbians say they're $200 away from insolvency: poll

Nearly half of British Columbians say they're $200 away from insolvency: poll

Nearly half of British Columbians say they're not confident they can cover expenses over the next year, says a new poll. Despite rising financial anxiety, the number of B.C. respondents lured by retail sales nearly doubled compared to the previous year
B.C. premier concludes radiation treatments and continues to work from home

B.C. premier concludes radiation treatments and continues to work from home

Premier John Horgan has announced he’s finished 35 radiation sessions for throat cancer and will continue to work from home during the most recent surge of COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant
Gyms and fitness facilities across B.C. wait to see if they'll reopen Jan. 18

Gyms and fitness facilities across B.C. wait to see if they'll reopen Jan. 18

30 Minute Hit in Langley claims they are exempt from the COVID restriction mandate