Business
Air fares plummet in Canada as competition up, demand down
Ticket prices down over December, and over January, 2023, but still above 2019 levels
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Housing still ‘thorn’ in Bank of Canada’s side: economists
As high borrowing costs cause consumers to pull back on spending, inflation is expected to inch closer to two per cent
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Microsoft is making 4 exclusive Xbox video games available to rival consoles
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Fibre access feeds concern as B.C. forestry firm posts US$153M loss
West Fraser Timber encouraged by overall outlook despite ongoing B.C. challenges: CEO
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Lacklustre economic growth expected in B.C. this year: report
Combination of local and global factors adds up to a forecast of 0.7% economic increase
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Delivery, ride service job action targets date night in US, UK
Valentine’s Day work stoppage could be prelude to more as workers lobby for better pay, conditions
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Coal exports boom to 8-year high despite Canada’s talk of ban
NDP to move bill calling for halt to the practice as Canadian output jumps 60 per cent
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Popular micro-green superfood takes root, sprouts new farms in B.C. Interior
Nutrient-rich greens can be grown indoors year-round at high speeds and yields
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Blowout grounds WestJet plans to acquire multiple new Boeing planes
Production expansion at Boeing halted until safety concerns sufficiently addressed
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Environmental group accuses B.C.’s Lululemon of greenwashing
Stand.earth says clothing firm’s records don’t reflect marketing, wants competition bureau probe
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