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BoC's Macklem says he wants growth to pick back up as bank cuts key rate again

BoC's Macklem says he wants growth to pick back up as bank cuts key rate again

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada appeared to be increasingly concerned about the risk of high interest rates slowing the economy and inflation by more than necessary as it delivered a second consecutive rate cut Wednesday.
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What a second Trump presidency could mean for Canada's economy

What a second Trump presidency could mean for Canada's economy

Trade, migration and defence most likely to change should former American president succeed in winning the White House in November.
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Data Points: B.C. home sales improve as the average Vancouver price hits peak

Data Points: B.C. home sales improve as the average Vancouver price hits peak

Interest rate cuts may spur activity, but affordability concerns linger
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Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

A number of firms that work in web-based and software-based industries or do data management have started to give up larger office footprints
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Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung: “I am not impressed — I will be honest — with this applicant.”
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Alberta positioned for growth in 2024, fuelled by oil and gas

Alberta positioned for growth in 2024, fuelled by oil and gas

Growth sectors will benefit from lower interest rates drawing in needed investment
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Alliance Française Vancouver opens $24M, 30,000-square-foot hub

Alliance Française Vancouver opens $24M, 30,000-square-foot hub

French language and culture organization unveils largest independent cultural hub in B.C.
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Kamala Harris likely to follow path blazed by Biden on Canada-U.S. relationship

Kamala Harris likely to follow path blazed by Biden on Canada-U.S. relationship

U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed Harris, his second-in-command, as he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Sunday.
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Province announces $12.7M for Whistler housing project

Province announces $12.7M for Whistler housing project

Construction expected to be complete in 2026
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This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

This overbudget Burnaby community centre could mean increased taxes when complete

Staff are recommending a total contract of $267 million for the Cameron Community Centre and Library.
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