Mark Carney holds rates steady, for now – The Globe and Mail

In explaining the decision to leave borrowing costs alone for the sixth consecutive meeting, as expected, the central bank threw a bone to the minority of economists who have argued for months that he should be hiking rates already to avoid falling behind the curve on inflation.

Mark Carney holds rates steady, for now – The Globe and Mail

Uptown’s newest phase taking shape

The massive steel frame rising on the Uptown site is attracting interest from regional to international fashion retailers new to the region, says the shopping centre’s manager.

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Uptown’s newest phase taking shape

Slegg Lumber branching out into real estate market

Victoria-based Slegg Lumber is branching into real estate by taking over the local Coldwell Banker office.

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Slegg Lumber branching out into real estate market

Surprise: Low interest rates seen sticking around – The Globe and Mail

While predicting the future for rates is notoriously difficult, some observers believe that the current low-rate environment may continue for a while. If so, it will mean pain for savers, but good news for borrowers.

Surprise: Low interest rates seen sticking around – The Globe and Mail

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