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B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

VICTORIA 鈥� Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that B.C.

Nov 28, 2023 4:43 PM Read more >

Kelowna-West MLA urges government support for struggling wine industry

Recent report indicates a $133M decrease in revenue

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B.C. holiday parties being scaled back this year due to impact of inflation, interest rates

'A lot of people are being very conservative and reflective of how they鈥檙e spending money.'

Nov 28, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

Why widespread EV adoption in B.C. will take time

Province's timeline for phasing out selling new gas-powered car could make available vehicles scarce, and hike prices

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Metro 91原创 housing prices to increase as sales to drop in 2024, Re/Max predicts

Meanwhile, economist forecasts no rate cuts coming until mid-2024

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Market conditions could cap 91原创's growth as a destination for events

Inflation, higher travel costs and limited hotel capacity are among the factors influencing corporate event venue supply and demand

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B.C., 91原创 travellers stay close to home due to inflationary environment

Domestic trips exceed pre-pandemic levels while flights overseas and to the U.S. have yet to catch up.

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Trial begins over cancelled Richmond condo presale contracts

One of the 37 plaintiffs in the breach of contract trial testified Monday she "lost a lot of sleep" after the 2019 cancellation.

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Opinion: The difference between B.C. and Canada鈥檚 job markets is jarring

Higher rates are hammering consumer spending, which in turn slows hiring, write two economists

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International-visitor spending in Canada nearly doubles year-over-year

Aviation executives say passenger volume is up thanks to new routes, year-round service, bigger planes and more frequent service

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