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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
Banks set to report earnings strained by economic slowdown

Banks set to report earnings strained by economic slowdown

TORONTO — Signs of economic slowdown are growing, and Canadian banks could add more evidence this upcoming week.
Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

New provincial legislation will make it easier for workers with foreign credentials to work in the area of their expertise
B.C lawyer caught in $78M fraud case, disbarred for money laundering

B.C lawyer caught in $78M fraud case, disbarred for money laundering

'The public must know that illegal activities by lawyers will be severely sanctioned,' wrote the Law Society of British Columbia.
Right-wing politics threatens sunny partnerships at EU-Canada Summit, warns expert

Right-wing politics threatens sunny partnerships at EU-Canada Summit, warns expert

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The leaders of Canada and the European Union wrapped up a two-day summit in Newfoundland on Friday with a flurry of partnership announcements on green energy, raw minerals and research funding.
Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada

Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada

Vancouver's unionized officers have been working without a collective agreement since the last deal expired on Dec. 31, 2022.
Survey says 75% of B.C.'s jobs in next decade will need post-secondary education

Survey says 75% of B.C.'s jobs in next decade will need post-secondary education

BURNABY, B.C. — The latest labour market survey for British Columbia says 75 per cent of the one million jobs needed over the next decade will require some level of post-secondary education or training.
B.C. lawyer disbarred for misappropriating $62K from client

B.C. lawyer disbarred for misappropriating $62K from client

Client left with 'immense stress and anxiety' after money was misappropriated from her employer and disability insurer.
Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case

Canada's high court to rule if bankruptcy wipes out court-ordered fines in B.C. case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has set a December date to hear an appeal from a British Columbia couple who argue their declaration of bankruptcy should wipe out millions of dollars in fines imposed by provincial securities authorities.
Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike

Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an end to an eight-week long strike at its Vancouver refinery.