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An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.
WorkSafeBC report details arborist's death in North Vancouver park

WorkSafeBC report details arborist's death in North Vancouver park

The man who was killed while topping a 40-metre tree lacked training and certification to provincial standards, according to a WorkSafeBC investigation
Editorial: Centre-right fiddles as Eby nears a victory

Editorial: Centre-right fiddles as Eby nears a victory

The lesson from the Reform and Wild Rose experiments is that only a beating at the polls will bring about a merger.
What is a currency exchange and why are there so many in North Vancouver?

What is a currency exchange and why are there so many in North Vancouver?

North Van’s Central Lonsdale area is now packed with these businesses, raising questions from residents about their legality and prevalence.
Can Trump come to Canada now that he's a convicted felon?

Can Trump come to Canada now that he's a convicted felon?

OTTAWA — A Canadian immigration lawyer says Donald Trump is technically barred from crossing into Canada now that he is a convicted felon. The former U.S.
Court certifies flooding lawsuit against Abbotsford, B.C., as class action

Court certifies flooding lawsuit against Abbotsford, B.C., as class action

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — A judge has certified a class-action lawsuit alleging destruction in the November 2021 atmospheric river flooding in the Fraser Valley was magnified by improper operations of a pump station. B.C. Supreme Court Justice S.
Banks wrap quarter that saw more money set aside as consumer strain grows

Banks wrap quarter that saw more money set aside as consumer strain grows

TORONTO — CIBC and Royal Bank wrapped a round of second-quarter bank earnings on Thursday that showed rising but manageable consumer strain.
Big pay raise proposed for Metro Vancouver chair and vice-chair amid financial crisis

Big pay raise proposed for Metro Vancouver chair and vice-chair amid financial crisis

The Metro Vancouver board of director's chair and vice-chair are attending more meetings and need more compensation, according to a report to the board.
Former BoC governor Stephen Poloz warns on low business investment, lost productivity

Former BoC governor Stephen Poloz warns on low business investment, lost productivity

TORONTO — Stephen Poloz is concerned about investment levels in Canada’s private sector, which he says has been dampened by higher government spending and volatility in U.S. trade relations.
One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

The minimum wage is set to hit $17.40 per hour in B.C. but hundreds of thousands of B.C. workers continue to find themselves under financial stress with relatively low unlivable wages.
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