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As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

Federal public servants in Ottawa who work remotely contributed 25 per cent fewer emissions than those who worked only from the office, a new report suggests as a major public sector union fights against more mandated office days.
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Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet

Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet

TORONTO — While the Bank of Canada's fourth straight cut to its key interest rate could inspire potential homebuyers to get off the sidelines, some commentators say the housing market may not see a huge spark just yet.
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B.C. pharmacists report harm from alleged corporate performance targets

B.C. pharmacists report harm from alleged corporate performance targets

Some 31 per cent of 2,199 respondents reported that company pressures resulted in 'compromised public safety.'
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Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader

Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he's been told by the B.C. Green Party that it's too early to begin talks about a minority government agreement after the weekend's still-undecided provincial election.
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Ballard pivots from China to U.S. as hydrogen bubble pops

Ballard pivots from China to U.S. as hydrogen bubble pops

B.C. fuel cell maker reconsiders China strategy as U.S. dangles US$94M in incentives
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Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows

TORONTO — A Manulife report says retiree experiences vary significantly based on when a person retired, and whether it was planned or earlier than expected.
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Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada will release its interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday. Here are five things to look for in the decision.
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Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Wednesday's interest rate decision by Bank of Canada could pack a large punch
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Opinion: Legalization hasn’t killed the black market for cannabis in Canada

Opinion: Legalization hasn’t killed the black market for cannabis in Canada

Six years on, Research Co. polling shows Canada’s legal marijuana regime faces mixed reviews
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B.C. Greens' ex- leader Weaver thinks minority deal with NDP less likely than in 2017

B.C. Greens' ex- leader Weaver thinks minority deal with NDP less likely than in 2017

VANCOUVER — Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver knows what it's like to form a minority government with the NDP, but says such a deal to create the province's next administration is less likely this time than seven years ago.
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