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Flooding and landslides in British Columbia: Measuring the costs

November 29, 2021, 2:00 p.m. (EST)
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For those caught in their wake, the recent flooding and landslides in British Columbia have been devastating; disrupting lives, affecting farms and businesses, and damaging or destroying homes.

Although the damage is limited to a few communities in Canada’s westernmost province, the effects of this storm will be felt throughout the country and beyond. 

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Real-time local business conditions, November 15 to 21, 2021

December 8, 2021, 9:45 a.m. (EST)
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Weekly data on real-time local business conditions are now available for November 15 to 21, 2021.

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Apple production expected to fall

November 25, 2021, 3:35 p.m. (EST)
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It’s been a challenging year for most Canadian apple farmers. Heatwaves in British Columbia and Ontario this summer and cold snaps in Eastern Ontario and Quebec this spring could slash production by 10% from a year earlier, according to industry estimates.

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Weighing the costs and benefits of a university education

November 25, 2021, 2:00 p.m. (EST)
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The university fall semester is wrapping up and students across Canada are busy turning in course assignments and studying for final exams. Some overwhelmed students may be questioning whether the effort is worth it. We’ve got a range of data and studies that can help students make an informed decision about their academic future.

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Pilot physical flow account for plastic material, preliminary estimates

November 25, 2021, 8:31 a.m. (EST)
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