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BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term.
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International travel to B.C. rebounds in August; down compared with 2019

International travel to B.C. rebounds in August; down compared with 2019

Pockets of strength include the cruise sector
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Province, McLeod Lake Indian Band formalize agreement on proposed hydrogen plant

Province, McLeod Lake Indian Band formalize agreement on proposed hydrogen plant

$7 billion Tse'khene energy transition hub to be built on Kerry Lake Indian Reserve, 90 km north of Prince George
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Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

Restaurants across B.C. struggle to stay afloat

'It's so disappointing we're in this situation,' says CEO of BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association.
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Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

VANCOUVER — There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank executive.
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B.C. researchers working to improve wildfire prediction

B.C. researchers working to improve wildfire prediction

Today's wildfire modelling technology could have helped reduce the impact of Canada's most costly natural disaster.
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British Columbians lead Canada in weekly seafood consumption

British Columbians lead Canada in weekly seafood consumption

A new poll shows a majority of British Columbians prefer wild-caught or harvested fish and seafood.
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BC United calls premier 'condo king' over Victoria property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

BC United calls premier 'condo king' over Victoria property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

The Opposition BC United accused David Eby on Tuesday of largely profiting from the sale of his condominium in 2019 because it was in a building complex that did not have rental restrictions.
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West Vancouver developer ordered to pay $1.8 million for civil fraud

West Vancouver developer ordered to pay $1.8 million for civil fraud

The court found numerous instances of the developer submitting documents to a business partner that turned out to be fake
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'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

B.C. Premier David Eby received a letter from Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, who expressed concern about specific directions on monetary policy.
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