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Lacking clarity on U.S. trade, Bank of Canada keeps 'powder dry' with rate hold

Lacking clarity on U.S. trade, Bank of Canada keeps 'powder dry' with rate hold

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada doesn't know quite yet how to navigate monetary policy amid constantly shifting trade turbulence with the United States, so the central bank kept its powder dry with an interest rate hold on Wednesday.
WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers

WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers

RICHMOND — WorkSafeBC is urging builders to take steps to prevent workers from falling on construction sites after more than 1,000 injuries were reported in the province last year.
Federal candidates trade shots over trade at Vancouver business forum

Federal candidates trade shots over trade at Vancouver business forum

At a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event, candidates for the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP spar over how to deal with Trump
Rate hold means status quo for Canada's struggling housing market: experts

Rate hold means status quo for Canada's struggling housing market: experts

TORONTO — Real estate watchers say the Bank of Canada's decision to hold its key policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent will likely keep a sluggish housing market at the status quo.
Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs

Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs started kicking in.
Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

With senior officials abruptly gone and grief counsellors brought in, the province insists it’s 'right-sizing' amid spiralling debt
Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge

Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge

The country’s next federal government will face the arduous tasks of handling U.S. tariffs, stimulus and trade realignment
Bryan Yu: B.C. housing feeling the chill of global trade storm

Bryan Yu: B.C. housing feeling the chill of global trade storm

Escalating U.S. tariffs and shaky consumer confidence are hitting the market
B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

B.C. Ferries' four new major vessels will not be made in Canada

The executive director of shipbuilding says no Canadian shipyards submitted proposals for the major vessel program
Competition Bureau opens review of deal involving MEC and TGI Holding

Competition Bureau opens review of deal involving MEC and TGI Holding

OTTAWA — Canada's competition regulator has opened a review of a deal involving retailer Mountain Equipment Co. Ltd. and TGI Holding Inc. It was not immediately clear who owns TGI Holding or what a deal would mean for MEC.