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Five new affordability measures in the Liberal government's fall fiscal update

Five new affordability measures in the Liberal government's fall fiscal update

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled a fall economic statement on Tuesday that aims to support middle-class Canadians amid soaring consumer prices and looming mortgage renewals.
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Key highlights from the Liberals' 2023 fall economic statement

Key highlights from the Liberals' 2023 fall economic statement

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her fall economic statement on Tuesday, updating Canadians on the country's financial health and introducing some new measures to target the housing crisis. Here are the highlights. — $20.
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Parking fines cause 'financial hardship' for health-care workers in Burnaby

Parking fines cause 'financial hardship' for health-care workers in Burnaby

Community health-care workers are petitioning Burnaby council for parking passes to avoid getting ticketed when they're on work calls.
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Business council warns CleanBC will lead to ‘serious job losses’ on path to 2030

Business council warns CleanBC will lead to ‘serious job losses’ on path to 2030

Modelling commissioned by the province suggests B.C.’s economy will contract under policies to meet emissions reduction targets, but government says its forecast doesn’t capture the full economic picture
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Mayors showing resistance to loss of local power

Mayors showing resistance to loss of local power

Politicians are trying to solve 21st century problems with the 19th century constitution, says one political science professor.
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Why Canadian M&A activity was comparatively flat in 2023

Why Canadian M&A activity was comparatively flat in 2023

M&A can be a barometer for the economy, and the economy has clearly cooled
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Opinion: The economic costs of CleanBC need to be communicated

Opinion: The economic costs of CleanBC need to be communicated

Authors Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock say they understand the desire to follow a long-term decarbonization path but the pair questions the merits of the CleanBC timeline
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B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

David Peters claimed $4,300 for mental distress and being unable to fulfil a business contract.
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B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

The rate of inflation on the West Coast is now nearly one full percentage point lower than it was in the summer
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Results: Where is the safest place in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature?

Results: Where is the safest place in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature?

When trying to avoid earthquakes, floods, landslides, tsunamis and wildfires where should you go?
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