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Debt worries rise amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation: MNP report

Debt worries rise amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation: MNP report

CALGARY — A new report suggests Canadian's worries about debt are rising amid higher interest rates and persistent inflation.
Who's getting sued: Jan. 16, 2023

Who's getting sued: Jan. 16, 2023

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court.
Opinion: No access gained from tepid Information Act review

Opinion: No access gained from tepid Information Act review

If it is true that you can’t teach an old dog a new trick, I have regrettably discovered you can at least trick an old dog.
More businesses expect sales to slip as high inflation, rates weigh on spending: BoC

More businesses expect sales to slip as high inflation, rates weigh on spending: BoC

OTTAWA — The Bank of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ will release its business outlook and consumer expectations surveys this morning. The surveys will provide insight on how inflation expectations among businesses and consumers have evolved in the fourth quarter.
United Way BC chosen to distribute pandemic recovery funds

United Way BC chosen to distribute pandemic recovery funds

The organization is working with communities across the province until early February.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association is expected to release its home sales figures for December on Monday.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ company in Bridgemark case admits to illegal insider trading

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ company in Bridgemark case admits to illegal insider trading

Robert John Lawrence of the Bridgemark Group case admitted to illegal insider trading and was fined $200,000.
Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Analyst: Infrastructure investment initiatives missing in BC NDP trade plan

Despite recognizing ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s role as ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s economic gateway to the Asia-Pacific, the policy direction of government’s new cabinet under Premier David Eby appears to come up short in supporting that recognition with substance, one observer said.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s 2023 trade objectives: More diverse, more leading with social responsibility

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s 2023 trade objectives: More diverse, more leading with social responsibility

In the post-COVID era, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ saw its trade policy shift substantially, not only towards diversification but also using social/environmental sustainability as a key selling point.
Bank economists see mild recession likely ahead despite surprising resilience

Bank economists see mild recession likely ahead despite surprising resilience

TORONTO — Big bank economists say the surprisingly resilient economy is likely headed for a mild slowdown in the year ahead, but that recent events show how difficult it is to predict the future.