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Canada agrees to oil production cuts

Canada agrees to oil production cuts

Agreement to cut production boosts oil prices slightly, but bigger problem of glut persists
BCUC launches website on how fuel prices are influenced

BCUC launches website on how fuel prices are influenced

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) developed a website to help the public understand how prices of gasoline and diesel are influenced in the province. On Tuesday, BCUC launched GasPricesBC.
Canadian Tire Corporation reduces hours, closes stores due to COVID-19

Canadian Tire Corporation reduces hours, closes stores due to COVID-19

Canadian Tire Corporation is joining other companies in reducing hours as well as closing some of their stores to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Telus says 5,000 jobs at risk if feds mandate sharing of infrastructure

Telus says 5,000 jobs at risk if feds mandate sharing of infrastructure

CEO says company would also have to axe $1 billion of investment plans if required to provide mobile virtual network operators access to its infrastructure
Telus CEO says 5,000 jobs at risk if feds mandate MVNOs

Telus CEO says 5,000 jobs at risk if feds mandate MVNOs

What happened: Telus’ CEO says company would axe about 5,000 workers and $1 billion in investments if required to provide certain operators access to infrastructure Why it matters: Ottawa has been examining ways to boost competition and reduce prices
This is who B.C. businesses turn to when facing accounting issues

This is who B.C. businesses turn to when facing accounting issues

Successful businesses need to be nimble and adaptable in an environment where circumstances, risks and opportunities change quickly.
Richmond to see ‘hopeful’ hiring climate in new year: report

Richmond to see ‘hopeful’ hiring climate in new year: report

Despite a somewhat slower hiring pace, a work-placement company is forecasting a “job-seekers market.
Kidtropolis: A miniature world of Richmond

Kidtropolis: A miniature world of Richmond

Hidden away in the corner of a commercial building on Westminster Highway and No. 2 Road is Richmond’s miniature world for kids.
First driving simulator centre opens in Richmond

First driving simulator centre opens in Richmond

Whether you want to hone your skills as a Formula 1 racer or just pass your N, a first-of-its-kind driving simulator has just opened in Richmond.
Richmond lab named top exporter in B.C.

Richmond lab named top exporter in B.C.

A Richmond company, bioLytical Laboratories, walked out of the 2019 B.C. Export Awards with the top prize. The lab, which researches and develops medical testing for diseases such as HIV and AIDS, received the BC Exporter of the Year award.