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B.C. businesses exposed to China’s sputtering economy

B.C. businesses exposed to China’s sputtering economy

Exports from the province to its second-largest trade partner likely to decline as Western countries decouple from China
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Scramble continues for B.C. small businesses to repay federal CEBA loans

Scramble continues for B.C. small businesses to repay federal CEBA loans

Business community ‘disappointed’ in Ottawa’s handling of the COVID-era program, which has sent some owners in search of financing options
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Mining tax breaks cost Canadians over $500M a year, finds investigation

Mining tax breaks cost Canadians over $500M a year, finds investigation

An investigation from the Washington-based group found investments in B.C.'s Golden Triangle have the 'structural and operational attributes of a Ponzi scheme.' 
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Stock promoter orchestrated $5M pump and dump via B.C. network, U.S. SEC alleges

Stock promoter orchestrated $5M pump and dump via B.C. network, U.S. SEC alleges

Burnaby's Aarif Jamani faces civil securities fraud charges in the United States for allegedly orchestrating a pump-and-dump scheme; Jamani also faces a hearing for violating a cease trade order in B.C.
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Judge approves process to sell Garibaldi at Squamish

Judge approves process to sell Garibaldi at Squamish

The project has been hampered by disagreements between factions connected to the Aquilini and Gaglardi families. 
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'Complete shutdown': Labour minister not intervening in Metro Vancouver bus strike

'Complete shutdown': Labour minister not intervening in Metro Vancouver bus strike

Bus service is halted for 48 hours as of 3 a.m. Monday as a deal was not reached between the union and employer.
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Federal government announces two-year cap on international student admissions

Federal government announces two-year cap on international student admissions

MONTREAL — New visas for international students will be slashed by more than one-third this year as the federal government tries to slow a rapid increase in temporary residents that has put immense pressure on Canada's housing system.
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Food industry groups object to proposed B.C. chicken price increase

Food industry groups object to proposed B.C. chicken price increase

Several food industry groups are raising the alarm about a potential increase in the farm-level price of chicken in British Columbia, saying it could put pressure on businesses and consumers.
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Metro Vancouver transit strike hits small business operations

Metro Vancouver transit strike hits small business operations

Bus and SeaBus service is cancelled in Metro Vancouver today and tomorrow.
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B.C. critical minerals strategy announced at AME Roundup

B.C. critical minerals strategy announced at AME Roundup

Eleven-point plan includes a new critical minerals office
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