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Opinion: Cherry-picked job numbers paint deceptive picture of B.C. economy

Reading one of the NDP government’s recent statements commenting on the August employment numbers, one might conclude B.C.’s economy is healthy, employers are hiring,...

Opinion: Climate change deepening B.C.’s cost of living crisis

With a provincial election looming, pollsters are trying to tease out the public mood and the issues that might dominate at the ballot box....

A bold new tool is targeting money laundering. But it may be violating Canadians’ basic rights

First, authorities moved to seize a house on British Columbia’s Salt Spring Island, bought for $1-million cash by the former spouse of a man...

Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than...

By the numbers: How the new mortgage rules could change the math for homebuyers

New federal rules would help homebuyers access lower mortgage rates for pricier properties and pay smaller instalments over a longer time period, but the...

Low pay for junior Air Canada pilots poses possible hurdle to proposed deal

MONTREAL — Low entry-level pay in the tentative deal between Air Canada and its pilots could be a stumbling block ahead of a union...

A divorce between 40 and 55 can delay retirement by as much as 10 years. Here’s how to best plan your finances

Divorce is costly at any age, but couples who split between 40 and 55 years old often take an especially painful hit, decimating the...

B.C. election now a coin toss between NDP and Conservatives, polling reveals

The two-party race for the provincial government that started to develop earlier this year has solidified with the disappearance of BC United. As was...

B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

B.C. Ferries is planning to add seven major diesel-electric hybrid vessels to its fleet and upgrade the Queen of Oak Bay and Queen of...

Climate change costs growing for B.C. municipalities

Collaboration between communities and all levels of government is key to managing the impacts of climate change as governments grapple with the costs of...

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