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Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan

Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan

Economists say an unexpected dip in the national inflation rate bodes well for the prospects of the Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ making a second straight cut to its benchmark interest rate when it meets later this month. sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s annual inflation rate fell to 2.
Growing majority disagree with a provincial name change for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, survey reveals

Growing majority disagree with a provincial name change for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, survey reveals

British Columbians have mixed feelings over reconciliation efforts, highlighting generational divides
IMF's economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth

IMF's economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday upgraded its economic outlook this year for China, India and Europe while modestly lowering expectations for the United States and Japan.
Head of IT no longer employed at Elections sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after Saanich court case

Head of IT no longer employed at Elections sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after Saanich court case

In a sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Supreme Court ruling in June, Guy Gondor was found responsible for handing over restricted material to his son, Darian Gondor
BCSC given administrative power beyond those of U.S. SEC

BCSC given administrative power beyond those of U.S. SEC

Recent fine, court decision highlight divergence in powers of separate regulatory agencies
North American stock markets extend rally as investors bet on Trump

North American stock markets extend rally as investors bet on Trump

North American stock markets continued their winning streak Monday, as investors' growing confidence that former U.S. President Donald Trump may be heading back to the White House translated to fresh gains. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 78.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier wants to support N.L.’s plan to sue Ottawa over equalization program

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ premier wants to support N.L.’s plan to sue Ottawa over equalization program

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Premier David Eby claims that equalization “has resulted in the last two years of a billion dollars going to Ontario, while sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ taxpayers are struggling, just like everyone else, with affordability issues."
Chilcotin adventure tourism operators seek compensation

Chilcotin adventure tourism operators seek compensation

Guide outfitters lose access to former Crown land as result of Tsilhqot’in decision
'Damn, so close': UBC looks into professor's social media after Trump rally shooting

'Damn, so close': UBC looks into professor's social media after Trump rally shooting

The posts generated outrage online, including from BC Conservative Leader John Rustad, who said "no classroom in this province should have room for this kind of radicalism."
Business, consumer sentiment subdued as economy slows, Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ surveys find

Business, consumer sentiment subdued as economy slows, Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ surveys find

The Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says business and consumer sentiment remained subdued during the second quarter of the year even as the country saw its first interest rate cut in years.