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B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

VICTORIA — Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that B.C.
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Woodfibre LNG buys local for Squamish 'floatel'

Woodfibre LNG buys local for Squamish 'floatel'

Former cruise ship to house 600 workers for Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish
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Long-term care workers at seven B.C. care homes endorse new collective agreement

Long-term care workers at seven B.C. care homes endorse new collective agreement

Workers were without a contract for more than three-and-a-half years
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Digital services tax still part of the plan, says Freeland, but timing unclear

Digital services tax still part of the plan, says Freeland, but timing unclear

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pushing back against the idea that the federal government is wavering on its Jan. 1 timeline for implementing a new digital services tax.
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B.C. startup Arca granted $1.25M for trial at BHP nickel mine

B.C. startup Arca granted $1.25M for trial at BHP nickel mine

UBC spin-off to pilot carbon sequestration process at Australian mine site
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Government impersonation, phishing are top financial scams, Interac survey finds

Government impersonation, phishing are top financial scams, Interac survey finds

TORONTO — Government impersonation is one of the most common financial scams plaguing people across Canada, a new survey from payment processing company Interac Corp. has found.
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B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

'A lot of people are being very conservative and reflective of how they’re spending money.'
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Biggest mistakes that could tarnish, or even tank, your credit rating

Biggest mistakes that could tarnish, or even tank, your credit rating

Before reaching financial milestones such as a car, home, or savings account, a credit rating might be the only thing young people own.
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Burnaby Hospital redevelopment gets $4M matching donation from the Beedies

Burnaby Hospital redevelopment gets $4M matching donation from the Beedies

Local developer family wants to inspire the community to give to the 'life-changing project.'
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Opinion: The difference between B.C. and Canada’s job markets is jarring

Opinion: The difference between B.C. and Canada’s job markets is jarring

Higher rates are hammering consumer spending, which in turn slows hiring, write two economists
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