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Here's what the Bank of Canada's rate drop means for the loonie

Here's what the Bank of Canada's rate drop means for the loonie

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate for the second time this year to 4.5 per cent. Here's what the decision means for the Canadian dollar. How has the decision affected the Canada-U.S.
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What a second Trump presidency could mean for Canada's economy

What a second Trump presidency could mean for Canada's economy

Trade, migration and defence most likely to change should former American president succeed in winning the White House in November.
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Steveston sees boost in tourist numbers amid economic pinch

Steveston sees boost in tourist numbers amid economic pinch

Nancy Small, Tourism Richmond CEO, is optimistic about the village's future.
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Canada ranks below 23 countries for visa-free passport access

Canada ranks below 23 countries for visa-free passport access

Canadians are carrying the strongest passport in the Americas for visa-free access to countries around the world
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B.C. accounting regulator criticized for anonymizing member misconduct

B.C. accounting regulator criticized for anonymizing member misconduct

Enforcement decisions published by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC are typified by anonymity, scant disclosure and insignificant penalties
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Baldrey: How the latest U.S. 'political earthquake' could impact B.C.

Baldrey: How the latest U.S. 'political earthquake' could impact B.C.

The U.S. political culture "seems to be falling apart," says columnist Keith Baldrey, believing B.C. will feel its disruption.
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Freedom Mobile launches service in 50 Alberta and B.C. areas as expansion continues

Freedom Mobile launches service in 50 Alberta and B.C. areas as expansion continues

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is launching in 50 cities across B.C. and Alberta as part of its parent company's aggressive expansion since acquiring the carrier last year. Quebecor Inc.
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Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Vancouver continues to fall short of climate goal set for 2030

Carbon pollution cut by 17% since 2007, but short of 50% goal for 2030
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Faster progress needed on removing interprovincial trade barriers: CFIB report

Faster progress needed on removing interprovincial trade barriers: CFIB report

TORONTO — Doing business across provincial lines is starting to get easier but progress is slow, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
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Island municipalities look to go electric with their fleets — even garbage and dump trucks

Island municipalities look to go electric with their fleets — even garbage and dump trucks

More than half the vehicles in Esquimalt’s public works and parks departments could be replaced with EVs by 2038
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