Optimism remains high in the West
Half of Canadians doing more to pay down their mortgages, says CIBC
Equity, short-term funds see withdrawals
Central bank keeps stimulative 1% interest rate in place
Vancouver still the most expensive Canadian city to live in
Higher prices will benefit industry and government, pinch consumers
Investments perform better, but revenue from continuing operations drops
Gordon Fyfe leaves federal pension fund to be CEO of B.C. Investment Management