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Stocks in for a positive year with rate cuts, economic recovery in sight: report

Stocks in for a positive year with rate cuts, economic recovery in sight: report

TORONTO — Stock and bond markets have a bumpy year ahead of them but will end 2024 on a positive note as they navigate the last mile of inflation and tightened monetary policy, a new report from Edward Jones says.
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Taiwan election result good news for the West, not so much for China

Taiwan election result good news for the West, not so much for China

When Lai Ching-te formally becomes president in May, he'll have to proceed with a "sense of humility," says one UBC professor.
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Rob Shaw: Minister Mitzi Dean runs out of resets

Rob Shaw: Minister Mitzi Dean runs out of resets

The ongoing stumbles of the former children’s minister finally caused the premier to lose his patience
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B.C. inflation rises to 3.4% in December

B.C. inflation rises to 3.4% in December

December marks second month in a row West Coast inflation refused to cool
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More B.C. health-care workers declining flu shots, data shows

More B.C. health-care workers declining flu shots, data shows

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control issues caution in terms of the rates of immunizations being reported.
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COVID loan deadline threatens business survival, North Van Chamber warns

COVID loan deadline threatens business survival, North Van Chamber warns

Now is the time to show small businesses some love and shop local, the chamber says
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Data points: B.C. consumers restrict unnecessary spending and non-farm payrolls decline

Data points: B.C. consumers restrict unnecessary spending and non-farm payrolls decline

B.C.'s job vacancy rate in October represented approximately 108,620 empty positions
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Vancouver law firm Roper Greyell taps new CEO

Vancouver law firm Roper Greyell taps new CEO

Adam Garvin, who is not a lawyer but has business experience, had been COO at the firm
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Capital Power and OPG to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

Capital Power and OPG to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta

Edmonton's Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation are joining together to assess the feasibility of developing small modular nuclear reactors to help power Alberta's electricity grid.
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Iconic B.C. ski resort will face existential threat from climate change, says scientist

Iconic B.C. ski resort will face existential threat from climate change, says scientist

The future impacts of climate change on Whistler Blackcomb could be disastrous, with the 2023-24 season a sign of things to come, says one climatologist.
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