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Retail sales edged up in July, but economists say it will take further interest rate cuts to really spark lasting activity. Statistics Canada said Friday that retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $66.4 billion in July, helped by stronger new car sales.

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says there is a lot of uncertainty around how artificial intelligence could affect the economy moving forward, including the labour market and price growth.

The premier promised changes to health and addiction care, police protection for downtown cores and a review to the 911 emergency call system.

Langford Coun. Keith Yacucha: Having police deal with health care issues not good for those in crisis

Sales down almost 40 per cent across region but bargains remain elusive

Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap: "This resolution asks for a level playing field across the province."

SHERBROOKE, Que. — A senior Bank of Canada official says the central bank must be rigorous and transparent in order to maintain the public's trust. In a speech in Sherbrooke, Que.

Decision provides another example of how provincial commissions attempting to regulate crypto exchanges

OTTAWA — The Bloc Québécois is ruling out the possibility that Canadians will be plunged into an early election next week, signalling Wednesday their intention to vote against a Conservative motion of non-confidence in the government.

OTTAWA — At one Canadian airport, removing laptops and liquids from your carry-on at security is a thing of the past, thanks to a fresh use of half-century-old technology.