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Trump's 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say

Trump's 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say

TORONTO — Canadian business leaders say Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods would be a "lose-lose" scenario in which local companies face pressure to lower their costs while their American counterparts pay more.
Consumer debt continues to grow, reaching record $2.5T, credit bureaus say

Consumer debt continues to grow, reaching record $2.5T, credit bureaus say

TORONTO — Consumer debt rose to a record $2.5 trillion in the third quarter as many Canadians continue to struggle with high living costs and rising unemployment, new surveys from two credit bureaus say.
Allowing a period of price declines would be ‘painful’ for Canadians: BoC official

Allowing a period of price declines would be ‘painful’ for Canadians: BoC official

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada deputy governor Rhys Mendes says allowing for a period of price declines may sound tempting, but it would ultimately be more painful for Canadians.
Mario Canseco: B.C.'s digital divide persists post-pandemic

Mario Canseco: B.C.'s digital divide persists post-pandemic

Younger and older British Columbians approach e-commerce and online risks differently, according to polling
Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Ferry advisory committees being axed as B.C. Ferries designs new engagement system

Company says it’s replacing 13 committees with new engagement system it hasn’t yet designed
Canada Post strike enters 12th day as negotiations continue

Canada Post strike enters 12th day as negotiations continue

A key issue in bargaining has been a push to expand parcel deliveries into the weekend, but the union and Canada Post are at odds over how to make it work.
First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

First Nation goes to court, accusing B.C. of not consulting over major gold mine

A First Nation says it wasn't meaningfully consulted before the British Columbia government "effectively greenlit" what has been called the world's largest undeveloped gold mining project.
New U.S. airline legislation might be good news for Canadian passengers

New U.S. airline legislation might be good news for Canadian passengers

Under new regulations, those flying through the United States can get a refund if their flight is delayed for more than three hours for domestic flights or six hours for international flights, 'regardless of the reason.'
'White gold': B.C. ski resorts open with hopes of rebound season

'White gold': B.C. ski resorts open with hopes of rebound season

Some B.C. ski resorts opened to record visitor numbers and a major boost in room bookings. Seasonal forecasts show cold and wet conditions are primed to persist.
Industrial, retail poised for long-term growth in Metro Vancouver, says Colliers

Industrial, retail poised for long-term growth in Metro Vancouver, says Colliers

Return-to-work policies in tech and public sectors could drive office rebound.