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Mortgage rule changes will help spark demand, but supply challenges persist: experts

Mortgage rule changes will help spark demand, but supply challenges persist: experts

The federal government touted the measures it announced Monday as the "boldest mortgage reforms in decades," which came after a year of criticism over high housing costs.
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B.C. out-of-pocket health care costs can drive some into poverty

B.C. out-of-pocket health care costs can drive some into poverty

People travelling to Vancouver for transplants were spending an average of $44,624 for the care.
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Canada’s inflation rate hits 2% target, lowest level in more than three years

Canada’s inflation rate hits 2% target, lowest level in more than three years

OTTAWA — Inflation finally hit the Bank of Canada's two per cent target in August after a tumultuous battle with skyrocketing price growth, raising the odds of larger interest rate cuts in the coming months.
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B.C. municipalities lay out provincial election wish list

B.C. municipalities lay out provincial election wish list

UBCM says B.C. cities, towns overwhelmed by cost pressures that can't be supported by property taxes
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B.C. inflation rate highest among the provinces, says StatCan

B.C. inflation rate highest among the provinces, says StatCan

Inflation rate on West Coast cools to 2.4% in August
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CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in August

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in August

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in August slowed 22 per cent compared with July.
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B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

A request for proposals to design and build the diesel-electric hybrid ferries was issued on Monday.
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Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price

Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price

OTTAWA — The Liberals sharpened their attacks on the Conservatives as the House of Commons returned from its summer break on Monday with the prospect of a snap election looming large.
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BC Green Party leader decries financialization of housing

BC Green Party leader decries financialization of housing

Short-term thinking by previous governments has led to untenable conditions, Furstenau says
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Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with ‘unheard of’ gains for pilots

Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with ‘unheard of’ gains for pilots

MONTREAL — Politics, public opinion and salary hikes south of the border helped push Air Canada toward a deal that secures major pay gains for pilots, experts say.
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