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Liberals may find extra spending room in budget created by rising oil prices

Liberals may find extra spending room in budget created by rising oil prices

OTTAWA — The federal government may find itself with billions more in spending room on the back of soaring oil prices that experts say could lower the deficit, or give the Liberals space to fund a bevy of campaign pledges.
Housing starts rebound by 7.6% in Northeast B.C.: report

Housing starts rebound by 7.6% in Northeast B.C.: report

Housing starts in Northeast B.C. were up by 7.6% in 2021, according to a new report from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia. According to the CPABC, there were 104 housing starts in Fort St.
B.C. LNG would take big bite out of Chinese emissions: study

B.C. LNG would take big bite out of Chinese emissions: study

Study says B.C. natural gas replacing coal in Chinese district heating would reduce GHGs up to 60%
‘Net-zero’ targets boost demand for green engineers

‘Net-zero’ targets boost demand for green engineers

Green skills deficit in labour force threatens economy’s growth potential: RBC report
Michigan wants 'to have its cake and eat it too' on Line 5: chambers of commerce

Michigan wants 'to have its cake and eat it too' on Line 5: chambers of commerce

WASHINGTON — Business leaders from the United States and Canada are again wading into the fray over Line 5, accusing the state of Michigan of dragging its heels to ensure the controversial cross-border pipeline remains in a state of legal limbo even
Internet, mining, and hydrogen production key to Northern B.C. economy, minister says

Internet, mining, and hydrogen production key to Northern B.C. economy, minister says

12,300 job openings forecast in Northeast B.C. over the next decade
Russia-Ukraine war amplifies energy security issues

Russia-Ukraine war amplifies energy security issues

Global market, trade relations changes loom large
Spark conference returns this May

Spark conference returns this May

Inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, and project management will be among the topics at this year’s virtual Spark Women’s Leadership Conference.
B.C. to raise minimum wage to $15.65 on June 1

B.C. to raise minimum wage to $15.65 on June 1

Business advocates say they would have liked more notice.
Why the loonie's still 'stuck in the mud' even as oil prices surge

Why the loonie's still 'stuck in the mud' even as oil prices surge

Despite surging oil prices amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the loonie's value has depreciated since the start of the year.
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