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Is Metro Vancouver's economy stalling? Survey says businesses feeling the pain

Is Metro Vancouver's economy stalling? Survey says businesses feeling the pain

Metro Vancouver businesses are pessimistic, annual business confidence survey finds
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Company hit with $20,000 penalty for B.C. sour gas spill

Company hit with $20,000 penalty for B.C. sour gas spill

Ovintiv Canada was slapped with the penalty after a broken valve led to the uncontrolled release of 4,000 cubic metres of sour natural gas near Briar Ridge, B.C.
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Vancouver council approves 7.5% property tax hike for 2024

Vancouver council approves 7.5% property tax hike for 2024

Mayor Ken Sim gets $180,000 boost to his $1.3-million office budget
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It's the economy, stupid: How high inflation and interest rates tanked the Liberals

It's the economy, stupid: How high inflation and interest rates tanked the Liberals

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's government has had to weather many storms over the last eight years. The SNC-Lavalin controversy. An old yearbook photo with the prime minister in blackface. Multiple ethics violations. The COVID-19 pandemic.
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British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

West Coast residents much more willing to spend $500 or more on gifts this year than other Canadians, according to Research Co. survey
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Equifax report says Q3 business delinquencies up from previous quarter

Equifax report says Q3 business delinquencies up from previous quarter

TORONTO — A new report says more Canadian businesses are missing debt payments. The report by Equifax Canada says overall delinquencies for businesses in the third quarter rose 3.
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B.C. Conservatives awaken from decades in dormancy ahead of 2024 vote

B.C. Conservatives awaken from decades in dormancy ahead of 2024 vote

VICTORIA — The first blip on the radar signalling a potentially new player in British Columbia politics occurred in the summer byelection to fill the seat vacated by former New Democrat premier John Horgan.
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U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
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B.C. hops farmers’ personal spending spree was investment fraud: panel

B.C. hops farmers’ personal spending spree was investment fraud: panel

Alexander William Bridges and Shane Douglas Harder-Toews illegally solicited money, according to the BC Securities Commission
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World Cup to trigger biggest BC Place renovations since 2011

World Cup to trigger biggest BC Place renovations since 2011

PavCo hasn’t released cost estimates, but a request for proposals offers some hints
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