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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: Inflation Statistics Canada will release its consumer price index for April on Tuesday. The reading comes after the annual inflation rate ticked up to 2.
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Economists to have a close eye on April inflation report as BoC rate decision nears

Economists to have a close eye on April inflation report as BoC rate decision nears

OTTAWA — Forecasters expect this week's inflation report to show Canada's inflation rate fell last month, but financial markets are still unsure whether a June interest rate cut is in the cards for the Bank of Canada.
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Opinion: Divorce rates are falling. Are Canadians too poor to break up?

Opinion: Divorce rates are falling. Are Canadians too poor to break up?

While multiple factors play a role in falling divorce rates, the costs of separation make going it alone a daunting prospect for many Canadians.
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Break the cycle of debt: Here's how to get out of credit card debt, even during financial hardships

Break the cycle of debt: Here's how to get out of credit card debt, even during financial hardships

BestCards offers strategies to help consumers see their way through credit card debt during financial hardships.
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New Douglas College program the first in B.C. to meet kinesiology standards

New Douglas College program the first in B.C. to meet kinesiology standards

The New Westminster post-secondary school says the diploma will align with requirements set by B.C.'s governing body for kinesiologists.
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Les Leyne: Retiring MLAs leave on high notes

Les Leyne: Retiring MLAs leave on high notes

The next legislature will look significantly different, no matter who wins.
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B.C. transporter sued after U.S. border cannabis seizure countersues

B.C. transporter sued after U.S. border cannabis seizure countersues

About 151,300 grams of cannabis products and paraphernalia, with a resale value of $823,317, were seized at the border, according to a notice of civil claim.
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B.C. cleantech exodus looms as Svante considers U.S. move

B.C. cleantech exodus looms as Svante considers U.S. move

CEO says Canada’s lagging financial support may lead to more carbon capture solution providers moving south of the border
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BCLDB data show British Columbians are drinking less alcohol

BCLDB data show British Columbians are drinking less alcohol

Wholesales for all major alcohol categories saw drops in volume sold, with most showing fewer dollars spent.
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Teranet-National Bank composite house price index held steady in April

Teranet-National Bank composite house price index held steady in April

TORONTO — The Teranet-National Bank composite house price index which tracks home prices in 11 of Canada's largest cities remained stable from March to April.
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