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More than half of British Columbians struggle to talk about financial problems, says survey

More than half of British Columbians struggle to talk about financial problems, says survey

'A lot of people who are struggling feel lost and isolated, making their situation even more stressful.'
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Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers presented a rare unified front Monday as they took turns saying Ottawa's recent changes to its carbon pricing measures were unfairly applied across the country.
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Canadian courts approve $9.4M settlement in diamond price-fixing class action

Canadian courts approve $9.4M settlement in diamond price-fixing class action

Vancouver law firm among those spearheading class action
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Rob Shaw: Were taxpayers' funds used to buy illegal drugs from organized criminals?

Rob Shaw: Were taxpayers' funds used to buy illegal drugs from organized criminals?

Province deflecting an investigation into drug 'liberation' group, so MLA Elenore Sturko is on the case
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Business bylaw ticket revenue in Richmond increases 10-fold in a year

Business bylaw ticket revenue in Richmond increases 10-fold in a year

Businesses that are non-compliant receive a warning, after which they are ticketed.
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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.
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First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations groups on the Canadian side of the Columbia River Basin are adamant that salmon runs that have long been blocked by dams in the United States must be restored, potentially in a renewed river treaty between the two countries.
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Update: Rogers issues lockout notice in response to Metro Vancouver strike

Update: Rogers issues lockout notice in response to Metro Vancouver strike

A 72-hour strike notice was issued Friday, impacting technicians in Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey and Langley.
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Opinion: How Canadian companies can use tech to identify forced labour in their supply chains

Opinion: How Canadian companies can use tech to identify forced labour in their supply chains

Supply chains can contain thousands of suppliers spanning continents. DNA testing, drones, satellite imaging and other technologies can help identify forced and child labour.
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Two B.C. investment reps banned and fined over $217,000

Two B.C. investment reps banned and fined over $217,000

Stockbrokers, investment representatives and mutual fund dealers are not allowed to solicit loans from clients or misappropriate money into their personal accounts.
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