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Statistics Canada reports November retail sales flat at $67.6 billion

Statistics Canada reports November retail sales flat at $67.6 billion

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales in November were flat compared with October, but an early estimate by Statistics Canada pointed to a rebound in December which saw the start of Ottawa's GST/HST holiday.
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B.C.’s AI investment climate remains strong as sector develops

B.C.’s AI investment climate remains strong as sector develops

Events and conferences continue to connect Vancouver-based researchers with investors, as governments move money into AI-enabled ventures
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Canadians continue to struggle financially due to higher costs: RBC poll

Canadians continue to struggle financially due to higher costs: RBC poll

TORONTO — A new report says nearly half of Canadians polled say they can't maintain their standard of living due to rising costs.
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Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay.
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B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project.
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B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

The initial round of talks, now underway, cover a contract expiring on March 31 for more than 34,000 BCGEU member.
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U.S. tariffs could slow M&A activity in first half of 2025: KPMG report

U.S. tariffs could slow M&A activity in first half of 2025: KPMG report

TORONTO — A new report says tariffs proposed by the United States on Canadian goods could cause merger and acquisition activity to slow in the first six months of the year.
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From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada.
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Who owns the sky? How airspace is shaping Vancouver's future

Who owns the sky? How airspace is shaping Vancouver's future

Airspace parcels offer owners densification options
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'They will feel it': B.C. premier says province won't hold back amid looming U.S. trade war

'They will feel it': B.C. premier says province won't hold back amid looming U.S. trade war

'We should really be thinking carefully about spending our money in that country,' says Premier David Eby when asked about Canadians planning travel to the U.S.
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