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Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem

Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank held its key interest rate at five per cent in part because of the effect a wave of upcoming mortgage renewals is expected to have on the economy.
Carbon pricing in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

Carbon pricing in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has had a national price on pollution since 2019, but the policy remains a political battleground — and Opposition Conservatives made clear Wednesday they intend to fight the next election over it. Here is a brief overview. 1.
Nearly half of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ small business affected by crime, according to report

Nearly half of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ small business affected by crime, according to report

CFIB survey finds 32% of Western Canadian small businesses victim of theft or property damage.
Former sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier John Horgan will be sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s next ambassador to Germany

Former sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier John Horgan will be sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s next ambassador to Germany

Horgan, 64, was first elected to the legislative assembly in 2005 and was re-elected four consecutive times, twice as premier.

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, U.S. to meet with Indigenous leaders next week on transboundary pollution

WASHINGTON — Canadian and U.S. officials are expected to meet next week with Indigenous leaders as they work on cleaning up toxic mining run-off that's polluting waters on both sides of the border.
'Chronic stress': Sheriffs and court staff suffering burnout and fatigue

'Chronic stress': Sheriffs and court staff suffering burnout and fatigue

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ court sheriffs and support staff report a lack of workers, leaving them overworked, mentally taxed and without new people to fill rank.
Climate change campaigners switched gears to lobby MPs for a ceasefire in Gaza

Climate change campaigners switched gears to lobby MPs for a ceasefire in Gaza

Progressive social movements are attracted to actors and causes they perceive as underdogs, says expert.
Data points: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s core CPI registers ninth consecutive monthly increase

Data points: sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s core CPI registers ninth consecutive monthly increase

After exceeding national patterns earlier in the year, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ inflation has trailed in recent months, writes Bryan Yu
Fintrac fines sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ jeweller $66K for anti-money laundering violations

Fintrac fines sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ jeweller $66K for anti-money laundering violations

The fine was imposed in June.
Surrey restaurant sues mall owner for allowing competing tenant

Surrey restaurant sues mall owner for allowing competing tenant

Spice 72 Indian Restaurant is suing Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre manager Riokim Holdings