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Airfares continue to rise from last year — and soar above pre-pandemic levels

Airfares continue to rise from last year — and soar above pre-pandemic levels

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says airfares rose two per cent year-over-year in June, and continued to soar above pre-pandemic levels. Figures from the consumer price index show the increase follows a 4.
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Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan

Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan

Economists say an unexpected dip in the national inflation rate bodes well for the prospects of the Bank of Canada making a second straight cut to its benchmark interest rate when it meets later this month. Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.
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Growing majority disagree with a provincial name change for B.C., survey reveals

Growing majority disagree with a provincial name change for B.C., survey reveals

British Columbians have mixed feelings over reconciliation efforts, highlighting generational divides
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IMF's economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth

IMF's economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday upgraded its economic outlook this year for China, India and Europe while modestly lowering expectations for the United States and Japan.
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Head of IT no longer employed at Elections B.C. after Saanich court case

Head of IT no longer employed at Elections B.C. after Saanich court case

In a B.C. Supreme Court ruling in June, Guy Gondor was found responsible for handing over restricted material to his son, Darian Gondor
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AI wildfire early detection system is like a fire alarm in the forest, says chief

AI wildfire early detection system is like a fire alarm in the forest, says chief

Fire Rescue Services in Vernon have been testing the system for the past two years.
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B.C. Realtor fined $130K, banned for role in alleged mortgage fraud network

B.C. Realtor fined $130K, banned for role in alleged mortgage fraud network

Realtor Rashin Rohani bought five North Vancouver homes for herself using falsified income documents, according to a hearing panel of the BCFSA, the province's regulator of real estate
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Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access

Highway improvements coming to B.C. northwest, including better Wi-Fi access

VICTORIA — The B.C. and federal governments are jointly providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province's northwest. A statement from B.C.
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Regional rail for south B.C.? Group wants Coquitlam to get on side

Regional rail for south B.C.? Group wants Coquitlam to get on side

A non-profit society dedicated to bringing regional rail from the Fraser Valley to Whistler, through the Tri-Cities, spoke at Coquitlam's committee of council on Monday, July 15, 2024. It didn't get the response it wanted.
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BCSC given administrative power beyond those of U.S. SEC

BCSC given administrative power beyond those of U.S. SEC

Recent fine, court decision highlight divergence in powers of separate regulatory agencies
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