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Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom

Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom

After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.
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Health minister expects even bigger demands on health-care system in 2024

Health minister expects even bigger demands on health-care system in 2024

But Adrian Dix says the province is moving in the right direction, with new hirings of doctors, nurses and other health professionals, as well as more surgeries and tests
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B.C. resident agrees to $667K penalty in U.S. stock fraud case

B.C. resident agrees to $667K penalty in U.S. stock fraud case

B.C. resident Vincenzo Carnovale neither admits nor denies the allegations he took part in stock fraud against U.S. investors.
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Wallets beware: What will cost more in B.C. in 2024?

Wallets beware: What will cost more in B.C. in 2024?

British Columbians should expect sustained cost-of-living pressures into 2024 based on a scan of what many life necessities will cost this year as compared to last year.
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'Prominent' person in B.C. wine industry under investigation for sex assault: RCMP

'Prominent' person in B.C. wine industry under investigation for sex assault: RCMP

OLIVER, B.C. — Police in Oliver, B.C., say they're investigating a "prominent member" of the province's wine industry for an alleged sexual assault on a Mexican migrant worker.
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Investment in B.C. energy projects may soon pick up, Deloitte forecasts

Investment in B.C. energy projects may soon pick up, Deloitte forecasts

Deloitte Canada projects more normal prices in 2024, uptick in oil and gas investment
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Musk’s X.com delivering worse social media experience for many Canadians, says polling

Musk’s X.com delivering worse social media experience for many Canadians, says polling

Extremism, ‘fake news’ and toxicity among top reasons Canadians cite for poor experiences on social media across all platforms
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Inside a Chinese Communist Party official’s visit to Vancouver city hall

Inside a Chinese Communist Party official’s visit to Vancouver city hall

FOI documents reveal plans for security, gifts and protocol
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Let it snow: Ski industry to increasingly rely on artificial powder as climate warms

Let it snow: Ski industry to increasingly rely on artificial powder as climate warms

CALGARY — At Cypress Mountain ski resort, director of operations Jeremy Wentzel has been eagerly waiting for a chance to fire up the snow guns.
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B.C. adds 18K jobs in December as end of Hollywood strikes revives film sector

B.C. adds 18K jobs in December as end of Hollywood strikes revives film sector

Unemployment rate grows to 5.8% as more people enter workforce.
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