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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday, U.S. markets down

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday, U.S. markets down

TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Friday, while U.S. stock markets were down as debt ceiling talks fizzled ahead of the weekend. Canada outperformed the U.S.
What a fast-growing India means for B.C. and Canadian businesses

What a fast-growing India means for B.C. and Canadian businesses

India’s role as an emerging B.C. market is growing, but the relationship is slow to deepen
Vancouver parking economics spark discussion about the value of space in urban areas

Vancouver parking economics spark discussion about the value of space in urban areas

Chinatown pilot project aims to balance parking prices with optimal visits to local businesses
TransLink Mayors’ Council sitting on Ottawa lobbying trip budget

TransLink Mayors’ Council sitting on Ottawa lobbying trip budget

A delegation of 12 municipal representatives visited the capital to lobby for more federal transit funding
Former Richmond MP pleasantly surprised by federal committee recommendations on China

Former Richmond MP pleasantly surprised by federal committee recommendations on China

The House of Commons committee on Canada-China relations released a report Wednesday with recommendations for addressing threats and concerns
Securities commission orders West Van company head to resign

Securities commission orders West Van company head to resign

Dunn crowdfunded over $17,000 from investors without telling them about his history with the securities regulator
Who’s Suing Whom: May 19, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 19, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

Vancouver-made hangover cure pill gets Health Canada approval

Vancouver-made hangover cure pill gets Health Canada approval

Drinks on them!
Feds finalize Visa, Mastercard agreements lowering fees for small businesses

Feds finalize Visa, Mastercard agreements lowering fees for small businesses

OTTAWA — The federal government has finalized agreements with Visa and Mastercard that will see small businesses pay lower credit card transaction fees, it announced Thursday.
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