Economy

Pace of housing starts slips on big drop in B.C.

The pace of housing starts slowed in most regions of the country in October, with an especially big drop in British Columbia.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 8, 2016

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Global stocks steady ahead of U.S. election

Global stock markets are steady, following strong Wall Street gains on Monday.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 8, 2016

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How controversial drug pricing affects healthcare

Over the past year, the U.S. healthcare sector has suffered due to issues such as controversial drug pricing.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 7, 2016

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Economy packs on 44,000 part-time jobs in October

The economy gained 44,000 net new jobs in October but the gains were entirely in part-time employment, Statistics Canada said Friday.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 4, 2016

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