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Sustained jobs growth could push BoC to raise rates again, economists warn

Sustained jobs growth could push BoC to raise rates again, economists warn

OTTAWA — Employment in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ showed modest growth in February after months of strong jobs gains, raising concerns that a bustling labour market could lead to more interest rate hikes.
First Nations at loggerheads over salmon farming

First Nations at loggerheads over salmon farming

Atlantic Canadian salmon farmers warned ‘they are next’
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries struggles with rising costs, shortage of staff

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries struggles with rising costs, shortage of staff

Employee turnover is high, mid-life upgrades for ships are being deferred, and maintenance costs for its aging fleet and infrastructure have jumped.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ introduces gender pay transparency, but critics say it doesn't go far enough

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ introduces gender pay transparency, but critics say it doesn't go far enough

Once legislation is passed, employers in the province will be required to publicly post reports on their gender pay gaps.
12-storey rental building could rise behind former sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ site

12-storey rental building could rise behind former sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ site

The project, a purpose-built rental building with 160 units and a publicly accessible courtyard, would not have any residential parking, the developer says
Five-storey rental apartment above Millstone River approved in Nanaimo

Five-storey rental apartment above Millstone River approved in Nanaimo

Two years after a previous proposal was rejected, council approved a revised version of the project that includes a scaled-down building and more environmental protection
After years of planning, hotel set to open in downtown Nanaimo

After years of planning, hotel set to open in downtown Nanaimo

The opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott is imminent, with workers putting finishing touches on the 172-room hotel at 100 Gordon St. in Nanaimo.
Langley firm walks back talk about commercializing cocaine; Victoria company also has limited cocaine licence

Langley firm walks back talk about commercializing cocaine; Victoria company also has limited cocaine licence

Victoria’s Sunshine Earth Labs said it has been licensed to produce, sell and ­distribute cocaine, opium and MDMA for research; selling to the public is not allowed.
Red Barn to open in North Saanich, 8th location and largest in capital region

Red Barn to open in North Saanich, 8th location and largest in capital region

It will be part of Sandown Park Shopping Centre, across highway from Sidney.
Kevin Greenard: Advantages and considerations of the Individual Pension Plan

Kevin Greenard: Advantages and considerations of the Individual Pension Plan

A candidate for the IPP is a business owner or high-earning incorporated professional over 40 who wants greater tax-deductible contributions to satisfy their retirement goals.