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Capital gains tax changes not included in Freeland's proposed budget legislation

Capital gains tax changes not included in Freeland's proposed budget legislation

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland intends to ask Parliament to approve proposed changes to capital gains taxation in a stand-alone bill — a move that will force the federal Conservatives to take a specific position on the measure.
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Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists' expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut interest rates in the coming months.
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Over 1,000 short-term rentals to come off the market in the Central Okanagan this week

Over 1,000 short-term rentals to come off the market in the Central Okanagan this week

Provincial regulations, stricter Kelowna bylaws target unlicensed operators
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London Drugs probes if personal data was breached in cyber incident that shut stores

London Drugs probes if personal data was breached in cyber incident that shut stores

VANCOUVER — London Drugs is investigating whether personal data was compromised in a cybersecurity incident that prompted the company to close all of its stores across Western Canada until further notice.
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British Columbians prefer FIFA, Summer Olympics bid over second Winter Games, says polling

British Columbians prefer FIFA, Summer Olympics bid over second Winter Games, says polling

Transparency concerns cloud potential costs of Vancouver hosting major sporting events
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Retailer London Drugs closes stores in Western Canada due to 'cybersecurity incident'

Retailer London Drugs closes stores in Western Canada due to 'cybersecurity incident'

VANCOUVER — Confused shoppers milled around the front of a London Drugs store in downtown Vancouver on Monday, some wondering aloud why they couldn't access the store to get prescriptions or buy hair dye.
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Vancouver mayor non-committal on public viewing sites for Canucks' playoff run

Vancouver mayor non-committal on public viewing sites for Canucks' playoff run

Mayor Ken Sim: "Personally, I would love to throw a party right now, but we have to be responsible."
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BIV celebrates 35 years of chronicling business in B.C.

BIV celebrates 35 years of chronicling business in B.C.

With innovative awards programs, pioneering magazines and popular columnists, BIV has influenced business, and highlighted exceptional and diverse business leadership
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WorkSafeBC reports downward trend in work deaths, but 175 lives still lost in 2023

WorkSafeBC reports downward trend in work deaths, but 175 lives still lost in 2023

Occupational disease remains leading cause of work-related deaths in B.C.
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B.C. winery focuses on Fraser Valley grapes post-cold snap

B.C. winery focuses on Fraser Valley grapes post-cold snap

A Fraser Valley winery expects to source fewer grapes from Okanagan growers who were hardest hit by January's cold snap.
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