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B.C. housing plan could deliver 293,000 new units over next decade, says report

B.C. housing plan could deliver 293,000 new units over next decade, says report

The New Democrat government's ambitious homebuilding agenda could result in up to 293,000 new housing units over the next decade, according to a government-commissioned report highlighted Thursday by Premier David Eby.
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Lululemon sees revenue soar, gives weak holiday outlook

Lululemon sees revenue soar, gives weak holiday outlook

Company opened a net total of 14 new stores in quarter that ended Oct. 29
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Oil, gas emissions to be cut more than one-third by 2030 but offset credits allowed

Oil, gas emissions to be cut more than one-third by 2030 but offset credits allowed

OTTAWA — The oil and gas industry will have to cut emissions by more than one-third within seven years or buy offset credits under a new federal policy.
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Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC official

Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC official

OTTAWA — The recent surge in newcomers is adding to inflation through housing demand, a senior Bank of Canada official said Thursday, warning rental and home prices could continue to rise without a boost to housing supply.
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Affluence increasingly important to Canadians amid high inflation, says poll

Affluence increasingly important to Canadians amid high inflation, says poll

Feelings about religion stagnant, but 62 per cent of men say affluence is important to their lives.
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NDP government hiding cost of taxpayer-funded defence of Horgan’s 2020 snap election call

NDP government hiding cost of taxpayer-funded defence of Horgan’s 2020 snap election call

The B.C. government sent two lawyers to a two-day B.C. Supreme Court hearing in May 2022. A third lawyer was added for the one-day appeal hearing in October of this year.  
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B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

Anthony Jackson of BridgeMark Financial Corp. successfully sought a further delay to a B.C. Securities Commission hearing wherein executive director Peter Brady alleges he committed illegal insider trading and transactions contrary to the public interest.
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$70M Granville hotel sale the biggest in Vancouver since 2017

$70M Granville hotel sale the biggest in Vancouver since 2017

Newly announced sale means the property value of GEC Granville Suites Hotel has increased 79 per cent since 2015
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BoC holds key interest rate steady as speculation shifts to timing of rate cuts

BoC holds key interest rate steady as speculation shifts to timing of rate cuts

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada ended the year with another interest rate hold as the economy slows and forecasters speculate on the timing of rate cuts in 2024.
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Two major mining prospects could put B.C. on the nickel mining map

Two major mining prospects could put B.C. on the nickel mining map

The Baptiste and Turnagain mines would represent $8 billion in capital investments and would contribute significantly to Canada’s nickel production
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