Business
5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Statistics Canada will publish its latest reading on household debt
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Premier not concerned about impacts to B.C. after Canada raises tariffs for Russia
‘We’re not, at this point, concerned that there will be significant costs to British Columbians’
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Northwest B.C. coal mine reaches Environmental Assessment application milestone
If EA is approved, company projects production to start in 2026
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WestJet Airlines to buy Sunwing Airlines
Terms of deal unclear, virtual town hall between management and employees planned today
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Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate for first time since pandemic began
Central bank increases key rate by a quarter of a percentage point in bid to help fight inflation
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Post-pandemic back-to-work puts spotlight on office maintenance
Reactivating dormant, or barely used buildings could come with re-start maintenance issues
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Statistics Canada says Canadian economy grew 4.6% in 2021
Home construction, resales and renovations increased at near-record levels as country bounes back
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Support refugees fleeing Ukraine invasion, B.C. premier urges
Politicians can’t interfere in public service pension fund
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Canfor plans to sell forest tenure in Mackenzie region of B.C. to two First Nations
Canfor has also agreed to sell its Mackenzie site, plant and equipment to Peak Renewables.
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Canadians can expect higher gas prices from Ukraine war to kick in on Saturday
Experts say gas prices across the country should rise about five cents per litre this weekend
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