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B.C. breaks vaccination records, with 82,000 COVID-19 and flu shots in one day

B.C. breaks vaccination records, with 82,000 COVID-19 and flu shots in one day

Record numbers of people in British Columbia have received updated vaccinations against COVID-19 and flu, as the province ramps up its immunization campaign for respiratory illness season.
Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

MONTREAL — The federal government's directive to end the countrywide rail shutdown in August marked an "unprecedented" move, says Canada's labour tribunal, signalling a stauncher approach to disputes that rarely see direct intervention from cabinet.
Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers say they should not be on the hook for development cost charges levied on new home construction projects to pay for growth-related infrastructure; however, one developer has pitched a proposal that such fees first be financed by government then paid by homebuyers, upon purchase.
U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

TORONTO — A new report suggests many Canadian business leaders are worried about economic uncertainties related to the looming U.S. election.
First stage of CNG fueling network for Alberta, B.C. completed

First stage of CNG fueling network for Alberta, B.C. completed

Kamloops next city to get new compressed natural gas fuelling station
Expecting to receive an inheritance? Here are some common pitfalls to watch out for

Expecting to receive an inheritance? Here are some common pitfalls to watch out for

Parveen Karsan, a tax, trusts and estate planning lawyer, said before spending any inheritance, the recipients should double-check that the estate they received it from is in the clear with the CRA.
Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada will release its interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday. Here are five things to look for in the decision.
Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Wednesday's interest rate decision by Bank of Canada could pack a large punch
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

Canada's main stock index dipped after a week of gains as a slip in base metals and technology outweighed another good day for energy shares.
Opinion: Legalization hasn’t killed the black market for cannabis in Canada

Opinion: Legalization hasn’t killed the black market for cannabis in Canada

Six years on, Research Co. polling shows Canada’s legal marijuana regime faces mixed reviews