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Consumer sentiment slightly improves, but still subdued: BoC survey

Consumer sentiment slightly improves, but still subdued: BoC survey

The Bank of Canada says consumers were less pessimistic about their finances as summer wound down but are still not upbeat about the situation.
Rob Shaw: Rustad stands firm after latest candidate controversy engulfs Conservatives

Rob Shaw: Rustad stands firm after latest candidate controversy engulfs Conservatives

Party leader refuses to fire candidate over hateful anti-Muslim comments
B.C. shed 18K jobs in September, says StatCan

B.C. shed 18K jobs in September, says StatCan

Finance and part-time work drive losses in September as provincial unemployment rate climbs.
Sheila Vokey’s path to the top blends work-life balance with financial leadership

Sheila Vokey’s path to the top blends work-life balance with financial leadership

BIV C-Suite Awards: Leadership at Central 1 informed by years of C-suite experience
Les Leyne: Nasty remark overshadows Rustad's ferry plans

Les Leyne: Nasty remark overshadows Rustad's ferry plans

Brent Chapman unloaded some vicious remarks about Palestinians and Muslims 10 years ago.
Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

The pilot program, which could translate into a tax break of as much as $4,925 for some properties, comes as property taxes soar based on development potential
B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children 'inbred'

B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children 'inbred'

The British Columbia Conservatives are standing by a candidate who called Palestinian children “inbred” and “time bombs,” remarks that NDP Leader David Eby describes as "criminal hate speech.
Opinion: B.C.'s forestry future tied to Canadian housing boom

Opinion: B.C.'s forestry future tied to Canadian housing boom

As political leaders push for more housing, province’s timber industry looks for new opportunities
Could Chinese stimulus ignite B.C. economy?

Could Chinese stimulus ignite B.C. economy?

China remains a large export market for B.C. products and was previously a source of numerous wealthy tourists
S&P/TSX ticks higher, U.S. stock markets down on latest inflation data

S&P/TSX ticks higher, U.S. stock markets down on latest inflation data

Canada’s main stock index ticked higher Thursday thanks to higher commodity prices, even as fresh inflation data south of the border caused U.S. markets to fall back from the previous day's record highs. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 77.