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Opinion: Who will earn B.C.’s small business vote?

Opinion: Who will earn B.C.’s small business vote?

Seven in 10 B.C. small businesses feel their concerns will go unheard in the upcoming fall election
Industry minister echoes Shopify calls to boost ambition in Canada

Industry minister echoes Shopify calls to boost ambition in Canada

TORONTO — Canada's industry minister has thrown his support behind a call from one of Shopify Inc.'s leaders for the country to get more ambitious.
B.C. NDP unveils election platform, focusing on 'tough challenges' and John Rustad

B.C. NDP unveils election platform, focusing on 'tough challenges' and John Rustad

New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help British Columbia households with a $1,000 grocery rebate, in an election platform that mentions rival B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad more than 50 times.
S&P/TSX index down as oil prices jump on Middle East conflict, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX index down as oil prices jump on Middle East conflict, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped lower on Thursday as losses outweighed strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also moved lower.
Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades

Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades

NEW YORK (AP) — Crude prices jumped on worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.2% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
BC party leaders debate affordability, health care and public safety

BC party leaders debate affordability, health care and public safety

The discussion was light on new solutions to pressing issues, with John Rustad heavily questioned by the other two leaders
B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

VANCOUVER — The first and only radio debate featuring British Columbia's party leaders ahead of the election saw them joust over affordability, health care and the opioid crisis, while trying to undermine each other's credibility to form the next pro
Opinion: Yes, electric vehicles really do require more electricity

Opinion: Yes, electric vehicles really do require more electricity

B.C.’s legislated shift toward zero-emissions vehicles will require more investment and more power
B.C. NDP to unveil election platform, Conservatives promise to end insurance monopoly

B.C. NDP to unveil election platform, Conservatives promise to end insurance monopoly

SURREY, B.C. — B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is set to roll out the party's complete election platform as Conservative Leader John Rustad says his government would end the provincial insurance corporation's monopoly on basic vehicle insurance.
Bryan Yu: B.C. home sales dip, prices fall as buyers wait for further rate cuts

Bryan Yu: B.C. home sales dip, prices fall as buyers wait for further rate cuts

Plus, B.C. and Canadian retail sales increased in July, bouncing back nationally from a 2024 low