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Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

MONTREAL — Shippers are calling on Ottawa to better protect supply chains from labour disruptions after a string of work stoppages over the past 15 months, including a partial strike now playing out at the Port of Montreal.
Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

The real estate industry does not believe the extended amortization period included in the changes will stimulate buying given higher housing prices
Hydrogen plant a no-go as Fortescue unplugs from Prince George plan

Hydrogen plant a no-go as Fortescue unplugs from Prince George plan

Australian energy giant withdraws its plan from the provincial environmental assessment process
Stock market today: Wall Street reaches more records as banks rally

Stock market today: Wall Street reaches more records as banks rally

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed at more all-time highs as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and other big financial companies rallied following better-than-expected profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Vancouver’s last independent theatres face an uncertain future

Vancouver’s last independent theatres face an uncertain future

High property taxes and the dominance of Toronto-headquartered Cineplex are forcing those still standing to diversify or close
Consumer sentiment slightly improves, but still subdued: BoC survey

Consumer sentiment slightly improves, but still subdued: BoC survey

The Bank of Canada says consumers were less pessimistic about their finances as summer wound down but are still not upbeat about the situation.
Displaced tenants in B.C. look for more protection

Displaced tenants in B.C. look for more protection

New provincial legislation threatens to upend affordable rental housing efforts because, by next year, the policies must meet a test of financial viability for developers.
Telus HQ deal illustrates rebound in Vancouver office sales

Telus HQ deal illustrates rebound in Vancouver office sales

Morguard acquires 20 per cent of Telus Garden as office investment surges in region
Rob Shaw: Rustad stands firm after latest candidate controversy engulfs Conservatives

Rob Shaw: Rustad stands firm after latest candidate controversy engulfs Conservatives

Party leader refuses to fire candidate over hateful anti-Muslim comments
B.C. shed 18K jobs in September, says StatCan

B.C. shed 18K jobs in September, says StatCan

Finance and part-time work drive losses in September as provincial unemployment rate climbs.