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New report claims whole logs used for B.C. wood pellet production

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by Alissa Thibault

3h ago

A new report from the says Japan has become a huge market for wood pellets from B.C. and claims many of those pellets are made from whole logs and not scrap wood ..read more

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Interest rate cuts likely to be ‘gradual’ amid inflation risks: Bank of Canada

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by Craig Lord

8h ago

The Bank of Canada's governing council is in agreement that the eventual easing in interest rates will be 'gradual' amid outstanding risks for inflation ..read more

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West Fraser Timber earns US$35 million in first quarter

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11h ago

West Fraser Timber Co. says it earned US$35 million in its first quarter, up from a loss of US$42 million a year earlier ..read more

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Funding changes needed as Winnipeg continues to grow, officials say

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by Drew Stremick

1d ago

The City of Winnipeg is hoping to start conversations to change the municipal funding model as it continues to grow in population and infrastructure needs increase ..read more

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B.C. electric vehicle sales continue to rise as survey finds softening Canadian interest

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by Simon Little

1d ago

A survey by Canada's largest automotive marketplace, Autotrader.ca, found buyers reported softening interest in EVs for the second year running. ..read more

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S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also climb ahead of tech earnings

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1d ago

Canada's main stock index rose nearly 140 points Tuesday, led by strength in technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. ..read more

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Canada will take bigger economic hit than U.S. if Trump wins election: report

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by Sean Boynton

1d ago

The Scotiabank analysis says if Trump follows through on threats of tariffs on all imported goods, there would be "substantial negative impacts" on the Canadian and U.S. economies ..read more

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B.C.’s Harbour Air aims to buy 50 electric engines to convert seaplane fleet

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by Simon Little

1d ago

The company made history with the 2019 test flight of the world's first fully electric commercial aircraft and has conducted 78 subsequent test flights. ..read more

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What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada

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by Saba Aziz

1d ago

As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages ..read more

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Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?

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2d ago

Upset about high interest rates, growing paperwork and heavy regulatory burdens, protesting farmers have become a familiar sight across Quebec since December ..read more

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