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Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew more than expected in July, but the strength was short-lived as the momentum seems to have failed to carry over into August. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product grew 0.
Burnaby and New Westminster building downtown growth

Burnaby and New Westminster building downtown growth

Both cities anticipate bustling futures defined by population growth and redevelopment
B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

Valerian Labs says the Health Canada decisions to suspend and then cancel its licences to make health products were unreasonable and unfair, having relied on an uncorroborated "foreign press release."
Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
Spectacular Okanagan winery for sale for same price as a Vancouver mansion

Spectacular Okanagan winery for sale for same price as a Vancouver mansion

$1 million has already been shaved off the asking price.
Vancouver fashion chain Kit and Ace enjoys renaissance under Unity Brands

Vancouver fashion chain Kit and Ace enjoys renaissance under Unity Brands

Ten-year-old fashion retailer grew to 61 stores globally, retrenched to four and now has nine
'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

TransLink says it is facing a $600-million fiscal cliff in 2026 and without sustainable funding it will cut services that will cost each household, on average, $1,000 annually.
Why BC Ferries can never build ferries in B.C.

Why BC Ferries can never build ferries in B.C.

Seaspan rejects BC Ferries' request for proposals to build new ferries
Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Donnelly Group owns 11 Vancouver pubs, including Ballyhoo, Lamplighter and Three Brits, as well as five in Toronto
Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap

Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap

A total of 68,639 units began construction, the second strongest figure since 1990. However, the rate of housing starts per capita meant activity was around the historical average and not enough "to reduce the existing supply gap and improve affordability for Canadians."