Conference Board of Canada
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COVID not likely to stiffle further economic growth in Hamilton: reportThe highly infectious COVID-19 Omicron variant took some steam out of the Hamilton's economic activity in early 2022, but it's not expected to throw off further growth.EconomyMay 4
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Bank of Canada due for ‘oversized’ 50-basis-point interest rate hike: economistThe Conference Board of Canada's Pedro Antunes says the economic forecast has never been harder to predict as the central bank gears up for an expected rate hike Wednesday.EconomyApr 12
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Trent University provides $712M annual impact on Peterborough economy: studyThe study says Trent University's combined impact of spending and human capital development is $711.9 million annually, or approximately 10.1 per cent of gross domestic product.EconomyDec 30, 2021
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Ontario Power Generation resumes planning for new nuclear reactor at Darlington siteOPG says the small modular reactor is scheduled to be completed by 2028.CanadaNov 13, 2020
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Development of liquefied natural gas industry could create almost 100,000 jobs: reportThe Conference Board of Canada report, funded by the Canadian LNG Alliance, examines a scenario where 56 million tonnes per year of LNG is produced by 2034, including an expansion of the $40-billion LNG Canada project now under construction in Kitimat, B.C.CanadaJul 27, 2020
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Many Canadians dealing with mental health issues due to coronavirus: surveyCOVID-19 continues to cause anxiety when it comes to employment status, income level and the availability of coping strategies, according to a new survey.CanadaJun 23, 2020
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Conference Board of Canada expects 5% decrease in Saskatoon’s GDP growthA report forecasts Saskatoon’s GDP growth to drop 4.9 percentage points compared to 2019, making it the third worst-hit city behind Calgary and Edmonton.EconomyMay 13, 2020
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‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Small businesses shutter amid coronavirus pandemicFor the first time in more than 61 years, the Wexford Restaurant is closed.HealthMar 24, 2020
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Economic impact of Calgary Stampede expected to surge amid BMO Centre expansionCalgary Stampede president Dana Peers said the economic impact of the 10-day event will only grow as the BMO Centre expansion is completed.CanadaDec 2, 2019
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Forecast that Alberta, B.C. will lead country in economic growth in 2020 ‘a bit bullish’: expertsThe Conference Board of Canada's provincial outlook predicts Alberta's economy will rebound by 2.4 per cent next year and 3.1 per cent in 2021.CanadaNov 26, 2019
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