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Kootenay Regional Business Round-Up

Kootenay Regional Business Round-Up

Canada’s household debt ratio relatively steady, net worth improves

Canada’s household debt ratio relatively steady, net worth improves

Debt as a proportion of household disposable income slight drop for the third quarter in a row
Canada concerned as final rule for ‘Product of USA’ meat labels announced

Canada concerned as final rule for ‘Product of USA’ meat labels announced

Officials worried changes could lead to supply chain disruptions
Travel back on cruise control as industry rebounds from ‘floating petri dish’ rep

Travel back on cruise control as industry rebounds from ‘floating petri dish’ rep

Cruises proving to be popular again for Canadians’ March break travel
Kootenay Regional Business Round-Up

Kootenay Regional Business Round-Up

Candy industry gnaws on what to do about sagging sales of chewing gum

Candy industry gnaws on what to do about sagging sales of chewing gum

Companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid to revive stale US sales
B.C.’s Canfor reports $117M 4th-quarter loss to close challenging year

B.C.’s Canfor reports $117M 4th-quarter loss to close challenging year

Losses smaller than the same period the previous year, inflation, interest rates a concern
Deficit to climb, inflation to fall back to 2% by end of 2024: PBO

Deficit to climb, inflation to fall back to 2% by end of 2024: PBO

Budget watchdog’s fiscal outlook predicts the first interest rate cut to come in April
Self-employed? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid

Self-employed? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid

Here are a few mistakes to avoid for financial benefit as a self-employed person
$14.4M B.C. iPhone class-action lawsuit settlement approved

$14.4M B.C. iPhone class-action lawsuit settlement approved

Class members can expect to receive between $17.50 and $150 each