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B.C. budget forecasts years of deficits, but spends big on health, housing, families

B.C. budget forecasts years of deficits, but spends big on health, housing, families

VICTORIA — Deficits are in the forecast for British Columbia’s budget, but that’s not stopping the New Democrat government from spending billions on health, housing and families.
Here's what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget

Here's what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday that promises billions in new spending on health, housing and cost-of-living supports, as well as a return to deficits.
Big surplus, no new taxes: Highlights of the Alberta budget

Big surplus, no new taxes: Highlights of the Alberta budget

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative government delivered its last budget Tuesday before an election expected in May. It includes a $2.4-billion surplus and more spending in health care, education and justice.
Deficits and government spending highlight the 2023 British Columbia budget

Deficits and government spending highlight the 2023 British Columbia budget

VICTORIA — Here are highlights of the 2023 British Columbia budget presented Tuesday. All costs are over three years, unless otherwise stated: $6.4 billion in new health spending, including $2.6 billion for health services such as cancer care, $1.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesdayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,221.19, down 38.94): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up 41 cents, or 1.54 per cent, to $26.98 on 24.2 million shares.
Aecon boosts profits after bolstering project backlog

Aecon boosts profits after bolstering project backlog

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. says its fourth-quarter earnings shot up by nearly two-thirds from the same period last year as the construction firm shored up its project backlog. The Toronto-based company says its net profit jumped to $19.
North American markets slip again, ending rough month for investors

North American markets slip again, ending rough month for investors

North American stock markets edged down Tuesday to close what has been a rough February for investors. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 38.94 points at 20,221.19. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 232.
Canadian commercial real estate investment could reach high of $59B in 2023: CBRE

Canadian commercial real estate investment could reach high of $59B in 2023: CBRE

TORONTO — The outlook for commercial real estate looks "bumpy" in the near term, but CBRE's 2023 forecast predicts a soft landing could still be in the cards.
Wall Street closes out a chilling February with another dip

Wall Street closes out a chilling February with another dip

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted to a weak close on Wall Street, closing out a rocky February. The S&P 500 lost 0.3% Tuesday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq composite also fell. Treasury yields were mixed.
What is TikTok doing with my data and should I ditch the app?

What is TikTok doing with my data and should I ditch the app?

TORONTO — TikTok has been in the spotlight this week after the federal government announced it was banning the social media app from its devices days after Canadian privacy commissioners began investigating the company.