Business
UBCM calls for review of speculation tax, more control over short-term rentals
A Victoria resolution to explore vacancy control failed narrowly at annual municipal convention
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Air Canada signs deal to buy 30 electric-hybrid aircraft from Heart Aerospace
Capable of carrying 30 passengers, the planes are expected to enter service in 2028
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Temporary boost to GST rebate appropriate amid high inflation: economists
Analyst says a permanent change in how indexation is calculated is necessary
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Efteen CEO Rick O’Connor retires after 44-year career in news business
Former president and CEO of newspaper group reflects on a long and varied career in media
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Rent-to-own can help create homeowners, but experts say may not be best for everyone
Liberals plan a $200-million investment in a five-year rent-to-own program
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BCGEU tentative three-year agreement reached
Seven months of failed bargaining and a two-week strike needed to reach this point
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Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers
Chips power electronics ranging from iPhones to Lockheed-Martin fighter jets
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New air passenger protection rules come into effect Thursday
Canada closes loophole that left some unable to secure refunds after pandemic-related cancellations
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Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne
Deal follows massive Rogers disruption on July 8 that affected millions of Canadians
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Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says rates likely need to go higher
Expected lift brings the bank’s key rate target to 3.25 per cent
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