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Winter ‘Freedom Convoy’ blockades cost billions to Canada’s economy, inquiry hears

Winter ‘Freedom Convoy’ blockades cost billions to Canada’s economy, inquiry hears

Estimates from Transport Canada indicate as much as $3.9 billion in trade activity halted
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Canadian October home sales up from September, first monthly increase since February

Canadian October home sales up from September, first monthly increase since February

Greater Vancouver was up six per cent, offset in part by a 2.4 per cent drop in Montreal
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Sooke business puts finishing touch on award

Sooke business puts finishing touch on award

A Sooke company has nailed a prestigious award for customer service excellence just two years after launching a business.
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Lettuce prices spike amid shortage, some restaurants pull greens off menus

Lettuce prices spike amid shortage, some restaurants pull greens off menus

Price of spinach, kale, other greens could also rise
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Fallout from crypto exchange FTX’s collapse shows importance of regulation: experts

Fallout from crypto exchange FTX’s collapse shows importance of regulation: experts

Canada has stronger regulation than U.S., experts say
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New economic diversification fund launched for rural, forest-dependent B.C. communities

New economic diversification fund launched for rural, forest-dependent B.C. communities

Up to $33M available to communities, First Nations, not-for-profits
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Slowdown will impact low-income earners most, says Bank of Canada governor

Slowdown will impact low-income earners most, says Bank of Canada governor

Tiff Macklem spoke at conference on diversity, equity Monday
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Langford’s Station Avenue vendors upbeat about the future

Langford’s Station Avenue vendors upbeat about the future

New cultural district vendors looking forward to Christmas season
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Apple sued for tracking users’ activity, despite being turned off in settings

Apple sued for tracking users’ activity, despite being turned off in settings

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Apple Nov. 10, alleging the tech giant is tracking users’ activity even when they have the option turned off in their settings. The discovery comes as a shock to many, since Apple has been outspoken about user privacy over the past few years.
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Amazon to lay off 10,000 employees

Amazon to lay off 10,000 employees

Amazon is set to lay off 10,000 employees as sales slow and the economy suffers. The move comes amidst major cut backs from other major companies, such as Meta, Robinhood, Microsoft and Netflix in recent weeks.
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