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Eby and Greater Victoria Chamber talk housing, amid rising development costs

Eby and Greater Victoria Chamber talk housing, amid rising development costs

Developers have been warning about the current high-cost climate, saying it may put the brakes on new projects and lead to a slump in housing starts.
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B.C. residents more likely to work in retirement than other Canadians, says report

B.C. residents more likely to work in retirement than other Canadians, says report

Inflation, rising costs putting pressure on seniors.
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Canadian cannabis stocks spike as U.S. reportedly set to reclassify marijuana

Canadian cannabis stocks spike as U.S. reportedly set to reclassify marijuana

TORONTO — Canadian cannabis stocks soared Tuesday afternoon after The Associated Press reported the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Canopy Growth Corp. closed up 80 per cent at $20.
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Capital gains tax changes not included in Freeland's proposed budget legislation

Capital gains tax changes not included in Freeland's proposed budget legislation

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland intends to ask Parliament to approve proposed changes to capital gains taxation in a stand-alone bill — a move that will force the federal Conservatives to take a specific position on the measure.
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Next phase coming in Vancouver Landfill closure in Delta

Next phase coming in Vancouver Landfill closure in Delta

The closure has been gradually taking place over several phases
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City of North Van bans residents from speaking to council on redevelopments

City of North Van bans residents from speaking to council on redevelopments

Staff say comments from the public may put the city at risk of a lawsuit
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Following BIV's Forty under 40 recipients over more than three decades

Following BIV's Forty under 40 recipients over more than three decades

Since 1990, BIV has highlighted promising young B.C. business leaders
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Only one in seven B.C. dentists enrolled in Canadian Dental Care Plan as launch nears

Only one in seven B.C. dentists enrolled in Canadian Dental Care Plan as launch nears

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is set to launch in May but only 15 per cent of B.C. dentists have enrolled.
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Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists' expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut interest rates in the coming months.
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Proper preparation can help soften the blow from an unexpected financial setback

Proper preparation can help soften the blow from an unexpected financial setback

You can rarely predict them; the best you can do is prepare for them. Financial setbacks can be devastating, whether it's a job loss or divorce, injury and illness or long-term disability.
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