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Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit widened to $1.9B in May

Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit widened to $1.9B in May

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened to $1.9 billion in May as exports fell to their lowest level since July last year. The result compared with a revised trade deficit of $1.3 billion for April, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.
Vancouver home sales fall 19 per cent in June as inventory continues to build: board

Vancouver home sales fall 19 per cent in June as inventory continues to build: board

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver's real estate board says the number of homes sold in June tumbled 19.1 per cent from the previous year as inventory continued accumulating to levels not seen since the spring of 2019.
Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Rob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs

Ahead of the fall elections, BC NDP's major fundraising success overshadows all rival parties
OMERS selling LifeLabs to Quest Diagnostics in deal valued at $1.35B

OMERS selling LifeLabs to Quest Diagnostics in deal valued at $1.35B

TORONTO — Ontario pension fund manager OMERS has signed a deal to sell medical lab company LifeLabs to U.S.-based firm Quest Diagnostics in a deal valued at $1.35 billion including debt.
Sanctuary AI nets additional capital to build AI-powered robots

Sanctuary AI nets additional capital to build AI-powered robots

BDC's Thrive Venture Fund and InBC Investment Corp. have joined many other investors by providing capital to Sanctuary AI
Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

Opinion: Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

The stereotypes around young people only caring about being online are rampant but they are worth questioning — or at least being put in context.
MP Weiler touts anti-’greenwashing’ marketing changes

MP Weiler touts anti-’greenwashing’ marketing changes

New ‘truth in advertising’ change to the Competition Act is about protecting consumers and holding companies to account, Weiler says
Record number of Pacific salmon harvested last year

Record number of Pacific salmon harvested last year

Russians, Alaskans and pink salmon continue to dominate Pacific salmon commercial fishery.
WestJet strike: Tips for refunds on Metro Vancouver flights

WestJet strike: Tips for refunds on Metro Vancouver flights

"If WestJet does not fulfil its rebooking obligations, then the next step is buying a ticket on a competitor, and then making WestJet pay for the extra expense — in small claims court if necessary," says an air passenger advocate.
‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

Arbitration doesn't typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs.