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New rules for short‑term rentals in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ put investment and retirement plans into disarray

New rules for short‑term rentals in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ put investment and retirement plans into disarray

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ is striving to open up thousands of short-term rental units to the long-term market
Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Details of the new rules are still being worked out, but flush toilets will be required on sites with 25 workers or more
Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

The proposed Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency would be headed up by Thompson Rivers University’s Dr. Mike Flannigan, a СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Research Chair, professor and renowned wildfire expert.
Teck faces $8M fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile

Teck faces $8M fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile

'Companies must comply with their commitments. It’s part of the rules of the game.'
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ regulator fines CIСÀ¶ÊÓƵ $3.4M for mortgage documentation failures

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ regulator fines CIСÀ¶ÊÓƵ $3.4M for mortgage documentation failures

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIСÀ¶ÊÓƵ) violated the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Consumer Protection Act, according to inspectors.
Real estate sector likely relieved after OSFI response on mortgage proposals: expert

Real estate sector likely relieved after OSFI response on mortgage proposals: expert

TORONTO — The real estate industry is likely breathing a sigh of relief after Canada's banking regulator signalled it might not move ahead with some proposed tightening of its mortgage lending rules, says one mortgage expert.
Ben Eisen: Explosive СÀ¶ÊÓƵ public-sector job growth dwarfs growth in the private sector

Ben Eisen: Explosive СÀ¶ÊÓƵ public-sector job growth dwarfs growth in the private sector

More than nine in 10 jobs created between February 2020 and June 2023 were the result of government hiring
Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices.
Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after СÀ¶ÊÓƵ announces crackdown

Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after СÀ¶ÊÓƵ announces crackdown

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is applauding the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ government for going after short-term rentals and says the federal government is looking at what it can do on the issue as well. The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief to British Columbians … and politicians

Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief to British Columbians … and politicians

There are substantial political consequences arising from the actions of the independent central bank and Tuesday's inflation data is likely to provide a respite to Eby and Trudeau, writes Kirk LaPointe
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