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Data points: Unlike in B.C., Greater Vancouver unemployment rose in August

Data points: Unlike in B.C., Greater Vancouver unemployment rose in August

The unemployment rate in the Vancouver Census Metropolitan Area rose to 5.8 per cent in August
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BoC watching its words to avoid spurring rate cut speculation, summary reveals

BoC watching its words to avoid spurring rate cut speculation, summary reveals

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada was watching its words at its last interest rate announcement, in fear of spurring speculation that rate cuts are coming any time soon.
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Richmond pawn shop sues upstairs restaurant for 15 floods, toxic mould

Richmond pawn shop sues upstairs restaurant for 15 floods, toxic mould

Property damage put Kimberlee J. Diamonds & Loan out of business
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Health authority bids for Seymour Health Centre, but receiver wants more offers

Health authority bids for Seymour Health Centre, but receiver wants more offers

Seymour Health owed Vancouver Coastal Health at least $6.8 million as of May
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Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Provincial government affordable housing cuts left 600,000-unit deficit, delegates told.
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From waitlist to vacant seats in B.C. nursing program

From waitlist to vacant seats in B.C. nursing program

The college suspects a number of factors are at play, with some applicants from outside south Vancouver Island citing the challenge of finding affordable — or any — accommodation
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Financial uncertainty new normal for many Canadians, RBC survey shows

Financial uncertainty new normal for many Canadians, RBC survey shows

TORONTO — A new RBC survey suggests financial uncertainty has become the new normal for many Canadians as inflation eats into their savings and hampers their future financial security.
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Rogers taps Glen Clark as senior advisor

Rogers taps Glen Clark as senior advisor

B.C. premier set to report to former federal innovation minister
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Rob Shaw: With ousted MLA Adam Walker, Eby draws a new line in the sand

Rob Shaw: With ousted MLA Adam Walker, Eby draws a new line in the sand

MLA becomes an Independent in a show of strength from the premier
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B.C. burger baron wants to become a builder, but city has a beef with his plan

B.C. burger baron wants to become a builder, but city has a beef with his plan

The six-storey mixed-use project would be constructed where a tiny A&W drive-thru restaurant is currently located.
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