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Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada decided to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday amid mounting evidence the economy is slowing, but the central bank isn't declaring victory yet as it remains cautious to not fuel speculation about rate cuts.
Surrey leads Metro Vancouver region in new industrial land projects

Surrey leads Metro Vancouver region in new industrial land projects

City claims 17 per cent of total industrial space under construction in Metro Vancouver
Statistics Canada says country posted $987M merchandise trade deficit in July

Statistics Canada says country posted $987M merchandise trade deficit in July

OTTAWA — Lower shipments of gold and the B.C. port strike weighed on imports as Canada's merchandise trade deficit for July narrowed compared with June, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.
How B.C. is leading the way in competition in one key way

How B.C. is leading the way in competition in one key way

Canada West Foundation finds ways to fine-tune environmental permitting
Rob Shaw: All these kids are a headache for an NDP government atop education shortages

Rob Shaw: All these kids are a headache for an NDP government atop education shortages

The Eby government is overwhelmed by the system's needs
Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

It is forecasting financial uncertainty amid staffing shortages and rising costs.
Metro Vancouver, Kelowna housing markets set to cool: Re/Max Canada

Metro Vancouver, Kelowna housing markets set to cool: Re/Max Canada

Both markets expected to see softening sales due to low supply and high mortgage rates
Canada marks two years of single-game sports betting with concerns from researchers

Canada marks two years of single-game sports betting with concerns from researchers

Canadian researchers are raising concerns about the lack of health data as well as the long-term effects related to single-game and in-play sports gambling across the country.
B.C. rivers running pink with near-record salmon returns

B.C. rivers running pink with near-record salmon returns

Sockeye numbers dwindle as abundant supply of pinks brings commercial challenges.
Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

OTTAWA — Two premiers have sent letters to Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem urging against another rate hike, as the provincial leaders attempt to sway the central bank's interest rate decision slated for Wednesday.