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British Columbians slipping deeper into debt

British Columbians slipping deeper into debt

Anxiety levels rising as more British Columbians pay only minimum credit card balances
Outlook 2023: Canada’s economy enters 2023 with serious structural weaknesses

Outlook 2023: Canada’s economy enters 2023 with serious structural weaknesses

The year 2022 will be remembered as the “Great Reinflation.
Outlook 2023: Increased inflow of newcomers will be Metro Vancouver’s greatest challenge, opportunity in 2023

Outlook 2023: Increased inflow of newcomers will be Metro Vancouver’s greatest challenge, opportunity in 2023

Transformative periods in history are often recognized as such only with the benefit of hindsight, but their impacts are felt for years or even decades afterwards.
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales flat at $72.3 billion in November

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales flat at $72.3 billion in November

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales were flat at $72.3 billion in November. The result came as sales in the motor vehicle industry rose 12.7 per cent to $3.
Debt worries rise amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation: MNP report

Debt worries rise amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation: MNP report

CALGARY — A new report suggests Canadian's worries about debt are rising amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation.
Who's getting sued: Jan. 16, 2023

Who's getting sued: Jan. 16, 2023

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court.
Opinion: No access gained from tepid Information Act review

Opinion: No access gained from tepid Information Act review

If it is true that you can’t teach an old dog a new trick, I have regrettably discovered you can at least trick an old dog.
More businesses expect sales to slip as high inflation, rates weigh on spending: BoC

More businesses expect sales to slip as high inflation, rates weigh on spending: BoC

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will release its business outlook and consumer expectations surveys this morning. The surveys will provide insight on how inflation expectations among businesses and consumers have evolved in the fourth quarter.
United Way BC chosen to distribute pandemic recovery funds

United Way BC chosen to distribute pandemic recovery funds

The organization is working with communities across the province until early February.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association is expected to release its home sales figures for December on Monday.