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BoC considered lowering rate by quarter point, but felt economy warranted a jumbo cut

BoC considered lowering rate by quarter point, but felt economy warranted a jumbo cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ considered cutting its key interest rate by just a quarter of a percentage point last month, but opted to take a larger step in the face of a weakening economy and falling inflation.
September merchandise trade deficit narrows to $1.3 billion: Statistics ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

September merchandise trade deficit narrows to $1.3 billion: Statistics ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

OTTAWA — ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $1.3 billion in September as imports fell more than exports, Statistics ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ said Tuesday. The result compared with a revised deficit of $1.5 billion for August.
Mario Canseco: Many Canadians support criminalizing residential school denials

Mario Canseco: Many Canadians support criminalizing residential school denials

From classrooms to legislation, Canadians show overwhelming support for protecting Indigenous history
Opinion: Narrow election win demands bold action from BC NDP

Opinion: Narrow election win demands bold action from BC NDP

The 2024 provincial election left the BC NDP with a narrower mandate than expected, securing only 47 out of 93 seats.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Post, union, still disagree over weekend delivery following weekend talks

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Post, union, still disagree over weekend delivery following weekend talks

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Post and the union representing its workers are commenting on how weekend talks for a new contract went, with the employer calling them less productive than they'd hoped and the union claiming their employer is focused on flexibility to delive
5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day

5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day

Here are five things to watch for as the votes come in today's U.S. election.

Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

OTTAWA — The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation's economy is actually doing a lot better. Inflation is now at 1.
Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted

Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted

British Columbia's election agency says it has discovered that a ballot box containing 861 votes wasn't counted in the recent provincial election, as well as other mistakes, including 14 votes going unreported in a crucial riding narrowly won by the
Vancouver-based financial firms Dehoney and Arbutus merge, rebrand

Vancouver-based financial firms Dehoney and Arbutus merge, rebrand

The two firms have become Waypoint Benefits & Financial Services
Status quo better than NDP minority, say ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ business leaders

Status quo better than NDP minority, say ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ business leaders

Industry groups urge fiscal restraint.