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Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

From permits to profits, neighbouring province's model proves hard to beat
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Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post, even with less than a month to go before Christmas.
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Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
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Kelowna's KF Aerospace renews Purolator contract for cargo aircraft

Kelowna's KF Aerospace renews Purolator contract for cargo aircraft

Modern ATR72-500F aircraft to replace aging Convair fleet
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B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

Angus Reid Institute survey also shows perceived link between corruption and high cost of living
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Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Premiers divided across Canada over how to tackle potential trade war
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Fewer people intend to buy an EV amid price, driving range concerns: EY report

Fewer people intend to buy an EV amid price, driving range concerns: EY report

TORONTO — A new survey finds fewer drivers intend to make their next car purchase an electric vehicle.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. housing market warms up as yearly manufacturing sales cool

Bryan Yu: B.C. housing market warms up as yearly manufacturing sales cool

Seasonally adjusted MLS sales rise 15.3% month over month
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B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs

The cost of building new ferries is 40 per cent higher than it was in 2020, CEO Nicolas Jimenez told the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
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NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST break during the holidays, he won’t back the $250 rebate proposal unless the government expands eligibility to the most vulnerable.
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