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Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'

Freeland says the two-month GST holiday is meant to tackle the 'vibecession'

OTTAWA — The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a "vibecession" that has gripped Canadians, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week that starting Dec.
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S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, weighed down by energy stocks as the price of oil fell, while U.S. stock markets rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 33.93 points at 25,410.
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‘Not good for tax policy’: Economists question rationale of Ottawa’s new stimulus package

‘Not good for tax policy’: Economists question rationale of Ottawa’s new stimulus package

Coming in at around 0.2 per cent of gross domestic product, Ottawa’s package will ripple through the economy – but it’s hardly a game-changer
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Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher as the Dow reaches another record

Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher as the Dow reaches another record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to another all-time high. The Dow added 1% Monday to the record it set on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%.
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B.C. home sales surge 34% in October, says real estate association

B.C. home sales surge 34% in October, says real estate association

Unit sales and dollar volume significantly higher than same time a year ago, according to BCREA data
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Sun Peaks ski season off to a great start as conditions better than last year’s opening

Sun Peaks ski season off to a great start as conditions better than last year’s opening

La Nina winter promises strong season ahead
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Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised

Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised

The funds were to go out next month but Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez says the payments are being sent now instead.
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TRU begins cutting budgets, eyes layoffs in face of dropping international enrolment

TRU begins cutting budgets, eyes layoffs in face of dropping international enrolment

Thompson Rivers University braces for financial storm
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Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday.
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CN Rail mechanics, clerks approve strike mandate

CN Rail mechanics, clerks approve strike mandate

MONTREAL — Mechanics and clerks at Canadian National Railway Co. have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate that could see workers walk off the job as early as New Year's Day.
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