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Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

TORONTO — Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows.
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B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

Most businesses willing to take a hit on profits to buy Canadian—even if it's not easy, according to Business Improvement Areas of B.C.
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CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

OTTAWA — A forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates the economy saw muted growth in the first three months of the year and predicts a significant contraction for the second quarter.
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Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Support is strong across age and ethnic groups for action tied to affordability, Research Co. survey reveals
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Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
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Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

A 25% U.S. tariff could slash Canada's oil, gas and mining output by nearly 7% by 2030, says Canada's largest professional services firm.
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Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
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Tariffs throw wrench into B.C. electric motorcycle maker's U.S. ambitions

Tariffs throw wrench into B.C. electric motorcycle maker's U.S. ambitions

Trade tensions are pushing Damon Inc. to rethink manufacturing plans and pricing strategy as uncertainty clouds future in key market
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Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government
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Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire's reign and significantly dimming the possibility that the business dating back to 1670
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