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$22.9M to flow through SFU to help commercialize research

$22.9M to flow through SFU to help commercialize research

Federal funding aims to help students convert research findings into tangible products
Statistics Canada reports November retail sales flat at $67.6 billion

Statistics Canada reports November retail sales flat at $67.6 billion

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales in November were flat compared with October, but an early estimate by Statistics Canada pointed to a rebound in December which saw the start of Ottawa's GST/HST holiday.
'There's going to be a lot more noise': Investing strategies in the time of Trump

'There's going to be a lot more noise': Investing strategies in the time of Trump

TORONTO — The roller-coaster governance model of Donald Trump is already back on display: he was quiet on tariffs during his inauguration day, only to say later that evening they could be coming by February. The actual plan remains unclear.
New database for mineral extraction from mine waste launches

New database for mineral extraction from mine waste launches

Geoscience BC unveils inventory of mine waste for critical minerals extraction
B.C.’s AI investment climate remains strong as sector develops

B.C.’s AI investment climate remains strong as sector develops

Events and conferences continue to connect Vancouver-based researchers with investors, as governments move money into AI-enabled ventures
Canadians continue to struggle financially due to higher costs: RBC poll

Canadians continue to struggle financially due to higher costs: RBC poll

TORONTO — A new report says nearly half of Canadians polled say they can't maintain their standard of living due to rising costs.
Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay.
TikTok, Meta 'chaos' reminds Canadian businesses of the value of diversification

TikTok, Meta 'chaos' reminds Canadian businesses of the value of diversification

For Monika Scott and Robyn Mair, the last month has brought a whipsaw of emotions every time they log onto social media. Between a divest-or-ban government ultimatum that downed TikTok in the U.S.
B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project.
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home. When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S.