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Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

From zero-sum thinking to loss aversion, the U.S. president’s trade moves follow a psychological playbook
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Bryan Yu: Lower Mainland home sales show signs of life at start of summer

Bryan Yu: Lower Mainland home sales show signs of life at start of summer

June saw a modest uptick in home sales across the region as easing rates and improved affordability drew in buyers
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Opinion: Returning to the office isn't the answer to Canada's productivity problem

Opinion: Returning to the office isn't the answer to Canada's productivity problem

Companies are betting on office mandates to fix sluggish productivity, but what workers need most are affordable homes, shorter commutes and real opportunities to grow, not added stress.
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Kirk LaPointe: Google’s AI is delivering a blow to the newsrooms it's built on

Kirk LaPointe: Google’s AI is delivering a blow to the newsrooms it's built on

As AI summaries in search results devour web traffic, news publishers must move beyond derivative reporting to attract and sustain audiences
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Mario Canseco: Most young British Columbians not prepared for retirement, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Most young British Columbians not prepared for retirement, polling shows

Financial worries are widespread despite optimism their situation will improve, new Research Co. polling shows
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Comment: B.C.’s migrant farm workers face scorching heat in the fields and in their housing

Comment: B.C.’s migrant farm workers face scorching heat in the fields and in their housing

In B.C., workers have the right to refuse work when their workplaces are too hot.
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Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Total alcohol sales didn’t change much in the first 17 months after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, but small changes appeared at the local level.
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Bryan Yu: Small business confidence rebounds in B.C. but national mood still cautious

Bryan Yu: Small business confidence rebounds in B.C. but national mood still cautious

B.C. firms report strongest sentiment in nearly a year, but ongoing tariff concerns and weak demand keep overall confidence below neutral
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Mario Canseco: Canadians still proud of the flag but less sure about the economy, says survey

Mario Canseco: Canadians still proud of the flag but less sure about the economy, says survey

Research Co. poll shows deep divides on multiculturalism, health care and the monarchy amid shifting national mood
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Bryan Yu: B.C. manufacturing, construction see declines amid headwinds

Bryan Yu: B.C. manufacturing, construction see declines amid headwinds

A third straight month of declining factory sales and a plunge in building permits point to mounting economic pressures in British Columbia
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