Canada’s inflation rate reversed its cooling trend last month and moved higher, to a 4.4 per cent annual rate. Economists had been expecting new data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday to show the cost of living had eased from March’s 4.3 per cent pace to something around 4.1. Instead, it moved higher again, as…
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Vancouver home sales rise in May, nearing 10-year average – Business News
Home sales, prices rising The Canadian Press – Jun 2, 2023 / 10:00 am | Stories: 429918 Photo: The Canadian Press The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says May home sales rose 15.7 per cent from a year earlier. The BC board says Vancouver’s housing market is showing signs of heating up heading into…
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When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there are usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many times, wrongdoings are brought to light internally first and properly addressing concerns can prevent a lawsuit. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your…
Net benefits to Canada went unquestioned in big forestry buyouts – Business News
Photo: Glacier Media file photo. The Catalyst paper mill in Powell River was indefinitely shut down not long after Paper Excellence purchased it. Earlier this year, Paper Excellence capped off an unprecedented series of multibillion-dollar buyouts to become the largest forestry company in Canada. Members of Parliament investigating the company’s business ties and corporate structure…
Caviar & Bananas opens second downtown Charleston location > Charleston Business Journal
The gourmet café and market Caviar & Bananas has opened a second Charleston location. The Ashley Avenue spot features the same menu items, such as sandwiches, salads and a wide selection of ingredients in the market, as the original George Street location, according to a news release. The new location at 170 Ashley Ave., across…
Canada’s economy grew by more than expected in the first quarter, upping the odds of the rate hike next week
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2023, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The latest data shows growth beating out the federal agency’s own forecast of 2.5 per cent for the quarter. A preliminary estimate suggests the economy grew by 0.2 per cent in April, after…
Toronto housing market sees biggest price gain since peak
Article content The spring surge in Toronto house prices accelerated again in May, providing another sign of persistent inflation in parts of the Canadian economy before a key central bank interest rate decision next week. Article content The benchmark price of a home in Canada’s largest city increased 3.2 per cent last month to $1.14…
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