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The winners and losers of the Liberals' holiday tax break and cash giveaway

The winners and losers of the Liberals' holiday tax break and cash giveaway

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is pulling out the federal wallet to put more money into people's pockets over the holidays, but its recently announced affordability measures create winners and losers.
Canada Post quarterly loss tops $300M as strike hits second week — and rivals step in

Canada Post quarterly loss tops $300M as strike hits second week — and rivals step in

MONTREAL — Canada Post saw hundreds of millions of dollars drain out of its coffers last quarter, due largely to its dwindling share of the parcels market — while an ongoing strike continues to batter its bottom line.
First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'

VANCOUVER — The Xatśull First Nation says it is "disappointed" that British Columbia's Mines Ministry has granted an operating permit for the Cariboo Gold Mine without meeting its leadership or obtaining the nation's consent.
Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.4% at $66.9 billion in September

Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.4% at $66.9 billion in September

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales rose 0.4 per cent to $66.9 billion in September from a month earlier, boosted by gains at supermarkets and other grocery stores, Statistics Canada said Friday.
'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

'Emotional time' for B.C. poultry farmers who have to cull thousands of birds

Mark Siemens is a third-generation egg farmer in B.C.'s Fraser Valley and he recalls his grandfather sharing a story about fighting an unknown disease that raced through the farm decades ago, forcing him to cull the entire flock.
Cargo jet removed after sliding off runway at Vancouver airport

Cargo jet removed after sliding off runway at Vancouver airport

RICHMOND — A Boeing 767 cargo jet that went off a runway at Vancouver International Airport has been safely removed.
How B.C. real estate marketers are leveraging tech to drive sales

How B.C. real estate marketers are leveraging tech to drive sales

Tools to engage prospective buyers now include video, social media and AI
FDA approves cancer drug developed by B.C.'s Zymeworks

FDA approves cancer drug developed by B.C.'s Zymeworks

Cancer drug developed by Zymeworks in partnership with Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Next U.S. ambassador Hoekstra 'easier to do business' with: former envoy

Next U.S. ambassador Hoekstra 'easier to do business' with: former envoy

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed president-elect Donald Trump's pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa, a former longtime Michigan congressional representative who voted for NAFTA and later wavered on new free trade deals.
CRTC opens consultation on whether Big 3 telecoms can sell wholesale fibre internet

CRTC opens consultation on whether Big 3 telecoms can sell wholesale fibre internet

OTTAWA — Canada's telecommunications regulator has launched a consultation to determine whether the country's Big 3 providers should be able access wholesale fibre internet services.