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Opinion: Economic growth is the only way out of B.C.’s financial mess

Opinion: Economic growth is the only way out of B.C.’s financial mess

Housing crisis, fiscal mismanagement and stalled private-sector growth demand decisive action from Premier David Eby
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S&P/TSX composite inches higher on energy strength Wednesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite inches higher on energy strength Wednesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index crept higher Wednesday thanks to strength in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, recovering from larger losses earlier in the day ahead of earnings from Nvidia expected after the bell.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as Target tumbles

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as Target tumbles

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish, though the modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing underneath the surface. The S&P 500 ended barely changed Wednesday after trading lower for much of the day.
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BC Financial Services Authority appoints new CEO

BC Financial Services Authority appoints new CEO

Tolga Yalkin is departing the OSFI to take the new position in January 2025
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Canadians favour government intervention in Canada Post, port labour disputes: poll

Canadians favour government intervention in Canada Post, port labour disputes: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians are supportive of government intervention in the labour disputes at ports and at Canada Post.
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All premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S.: Ford

All premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S.: Ford

TORONTO — All 13 provincial and territorial premiers are aligned on a push for the federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.
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Metro Vancouver 'living wage' spikes past $27/hour as rent costs threaten families: report

Metro Vancouver 'living wage' spikes past $27/hour as rent costs threaten families: report

Governments need to keep pace with income-tested transfers for families as so-called 'living wage' in Metro Vancouver crests above $27/hour in 2024.
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Bleak finances put B.C.'s economic future at risk, business council warns

Bleak finances put B.C.'s economic future at risk, business council warns

A large projected deficit and doubled capital expenditures in the last two years have increased the provincial debt to $63B, says report.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. employment reverses five-month trend and exports rise

Bryan Yu: B.C. employment reverses five-month trend and exports rise

Construction sector leads decline while service industries show strength
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Opinion: How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment

Opinion: How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment

Former youth in care deserve equitable educational opportunities. Better longitudinal data is needed around how youth and adults successfully transition to and complete post-secondary education.
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