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Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts: BoC surveys

Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts: BoC surveys

"Although weak, consumer sentiment improved this quarter, with people expecting lower interest rates," the Bank of Canada said.
Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

A scheduled protest will take place along the Trans-Canada Highway in Hope and traffic delays are expected on multiple major routes.
Happy Monday, Richmond: Photos of the week

Happy Monday, Richmond: Photos of the week

Did you take any photos of Richmond last week?
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fools' Day joke

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fools' Day joke

"That was part of the charm, making a product that people won't believe is real."
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

The price change on April 1 affects the consumer levy, which applies in every province and territory except British Columbia, Quebec and Northwest Territories.
Despite change in bail policy, B.C. prosecutors still have hard time getting detention orders

Despite change in bail policy, B.C. prosecutors still have hard time getting detention orders

The data released by the prosecution service covers 4,800 bail hearings between November of 2022 and December of 2023.
How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

A week-long supply of non-perishable foods is recommended.
I Watched This Game: Dakota Joshua goes Duck hunting in Canucks win

I Watched This Game: Dakota Joshua goes Duck hunting in Canucks win

Dakota Joshua scored two goals to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
How we travelled before GPS — and how the technology affects our brains

How we travelled before GPS — and how the technology affects our brains

Visible explored how GPS has changed our brains, according to scientific research, and how people previously navigated before the technology.