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Stubborn core inflation in June likely cements calls for Bank of Canada rate hold

Stubborn core inflation in June likely cements calls for Bank of Canada rate hold

OTTAWA — Underlying inflation remained stubbornly hot in June, leading financial markets and many economists to firm up calls for a third straight interest rate hold from the Bank of Canada later this month.
Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney

Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney

OTTAWA — A trade deal with the United States will likely include some tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with his cabinet. Carney told reporters he expects the trade talks with the U.S.
Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

Cabinet to meet Tuesday as Trump says 35% tariff letter is 'the deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the letters he sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other leaders about new tariff rates are "the deals," as Carney prepares to meet with his cabinet on tariffs and the trade negotiations.
AME taps former B.C. minister as new president and CEO

AME taps former B.C. minister as new president and CEO

Todd Stone served as province's transportation minister under the BC Liberals
Kelowna crane collapse case needs action now: union

Kelowna crane collapse case needs action now: union

The union representing hundreds of crane operators across the province is calling for charges to be laid in the case of the Kelowna industrial accident that killed five.
Vancouver tech firm aims to help forests bounce back stronger after wildfires

Vancouver tech firm aims to help forests bounce back stronger after wildfires

With US$6.5M in new funding, Veritree is scaling its forest restoration platform globally
Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

Ottawa is asking Canadians what they want to see in the fall budget

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is looking for feedback from Canadians on national security and defence spending and fortifying the Canadian economy amid an ongoing trade war as he prepares to deliver a federal budget in the fal
Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

Tough battles ahead for B.C. government unions in 'crazy' times

As contract talks begin, the first wage offers from the province fall below the inflation rate.
Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Vancouver council aims to activate empty storefronts in DTES

Mike Klassen: 'This is not a gentrification process as much as a revitalization.'
Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers following Trump's latest tariff threat

Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers following Trump's latest tariff threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be meeting with his cabinet and Canada's premiers to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's new threat to slap 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods next month.