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In the Courts: Hootsuite can skirt PST on certain services, judge rules

In the Courts: Hootsuite can skirt PST on certain services, judge rules

B.C. ministry argued four services constituted telecommunications or software, and were taxable by the province
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Wholesale sales up 2.4% at $84.2B in January, led by food and equipment growth

Wholesale sales up 2.4% at $84.2B in January, led by food and equipment growth

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 2.4 per cent to $84.2 billion in January, led by growth in both the machinery, equipment and supplies and food, beverage and tobacco subsectors.
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Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of King Charles: Trudeau

Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of King Charles: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking the coronation of King Charles on May 6.
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Canadian banks seen as stable, although deposit-insurance threshold is less than in the U.S.
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Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

An email and website for possible victims of Ho Wan Kwok's alleged crimes have been set up.
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Rob Shaw: Even the NDP base is frustrated with NDP brass inaction on crime

Rob Shaw: Even the NDP base is frustrated with NDP brass inaction on crime

B.C. launched its repeat violent offender teams on Tuesday, in a bid to quell public unrest over crime in urban centres. It couldn’t come a moment too soon for the government. Even NDP supporters have had enough.
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TikTok is now banned on Vancouver city hall devices

TikTok is now banned on Vancouver city hall devices

Two weeks after federal and B.C. officials announced restrictions against TikTok on government devices over fears of Chinese government surveillance, the City of Vancouver banned the video app on employee devices.
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Additional World Cup matches could be coming to BC Place in 2026

Additional World Cup matches could be coming to BC Place in 2026

BC Place Stadium could host more than five matches when the FIFA World Cup comes to North America in 2026. Vancouver was chosen last June to be one of 16 host cities for the 48-nation tournament that FIFA originally awarded in 2018 to the U.S.
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 15, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 15, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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