Business
B.C. deficit forecast $12.8 billion after first three months of COVID-19
Taxes, resource revenues fell less than expected in pandemic
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B.C.’s post-pandemic economy to recover in 2022, economists say
Central 1 Credit Union analyzes impact of COVID-19
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Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold but warns of ‘slow, choppy’ recovery
The bank says its key rate will stay at near-zero until economic slack is absorbed
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Farmers call on B.C. NDP to allow more housing, business
Secondary homes, restaurants, rentals can keep farms viable
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Uber unveils Canadian commitments to reach goal of being emission-free by 2040
Uber’s commitments come as the ride-hailing business has slumped in several markets during the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Wellness Room to offer yoga classes starting Sept. 8
The business is located on First Ave.
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New B.C. jobs won’t be enough when CERB ends: economist
Unemployment double what it was before COVID-19
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Canada’s economic optimism crippled by pandemic, Pew poll suggests
The Pew report documents an unsurprisingly dismal outlook for the world’s economic prospects
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COVID-19: B.C. sales, carbon tax payments must be paid by Sept. 30
Employer health tax payments delayed to end of 2020
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Pass the cannabis revenue, B.C. communities ask for fourth year
Union of B.C. Municipalities heads into virtual convention
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