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National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

National Bank receives Competition Bureau clearance for deal to buy CWB

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its proposed acquisition of Canadian Western Bank. The Montreal-based bank said Thursday it has received the Competition Bureau's clearance for the deal.
BC Conservatives promise major regulatory changes to boost resource industries

BC Conservatives promise major regulatory changes to boost resource industries

Policies designed to fully electrify LNG production in the province would be abandoned.
Opinion: Canada’s AI and EV ambitions are at risk without stronger Taiwan relations

Opinion: Canada’s AI and EV ambitions are at risk without stronger Taiwan relations

With Taiwan dominating the global semiconductor market, Canada must strengthen ties to stay competitive
Tempted to switch to an online-only bank? Know the perks and drawbacks

Tempted to switch to an online-only bank? Know the perks and drawbacks

Switching to an online-only bank more than a decade ago was just another way Jessica Morgan was trying to save money at the time as a new grad. "Saving money was the main motivator," Morgan, now a financial educator and founder of Canadianbudget.
Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

One quarter of Canadians working from home is the new normal.
B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help more middle-class, first-time buyers into the housing market in British Columbia with a plan to finance 40 per cent of the price.
Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

Liberal government survives non-confidence vote, as Bloc sets deadline

OTTAWA — The minority Liberal government survived a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, but if the prime minister wants to avoid an election before Christmas the Bloc Québécois said he will have to meet its demands by the end of
NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

Initiative would see taxpayers invest in 40 per cent home equity stakes for up to 25,000 homes for first-time homeowners.
Renovations to single-family homes lifting property values, says RE/MAX

Renovations to single-family homes lifting property values, says RE/MAX

Impact of provincial zoning reforms remains to be seen
Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their records as financial markets around the world take a pause following big recent moves. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Wednesday, a day after setting its latest all-time high.