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Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada decided to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday amid mounting evidence the economy is slowing, but the central bank isn't declaring victory yet as it remains cautious to not fuel speculation about rate cuts.
Plant-based sources of probiotics to boost gut health

Plant-based sources of probiotics to boost gut health

Add any one of these to your regular diet and your body will be sure to thank you.
Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

It is forecasting financial uncertainty amid staffing shortages and rising costs.
Opinion: Poor police practices are endangering 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence

Opinion: Poor police practices are endangering 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence

Research finds that police officers engage in discriminatory behaviours towards 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence.
Metro Vancouver mayors to hear from addictions minister on public drug use

Metro Vancouver mayors to hear from addictions minister on public drug use

Jennifer Whiteside: "We know that the use of substances in public spaces is a long-standing concern, and it did not begin with decriminalization."
UPDATE: North Island-Powell River naming decision disappoints MP

UPDATE: North Island-Powell River naming decision disappoints MP

Rachel Blaney had proposed using qathet in riding name
B.C. rivers running pink with near-record salmon returns

B.C. rivers running pink with near-record salmon returns

Sockeye numbers dwindle as abundant supply of pinks brings commercial challenges.
Photos: See your dog's face on a beer can from this Port Moody brewery

Photos: See your dog's face on a beer can from this Port Moody brewery

Starting today, Sept. 5, dog owners can enter the contest by collecting as much cash as possible for the BC SPCA.
Some evacuation orders to lift in B.C., but wildfire disruptions drag on

Some evacuation orders to lift in B.C., but wildfire disruptions drag on

VANCOUVER — Residents of British Columbia's Shuswap region must wait another day for evacuation orders to lift in wildfire-ravaged areas of the community, complicating the return to school for some students.
Letters: Not comforted by Sunshine Coast evacuation assurances

Letters: Not comforted by Sunshine Coast evacuation assurances

Editor: Thank you to the Reporter for opening up the question of emergency planning in the last issue.