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B.C. wineries trying to squeeze more out of fall, winter after tough summer

B.C. wineries trying to squeeze more out of fall, winter after tough summer

Central Okanagan wineries are having to work extra hard to draw in visitors after wildfires this summer had a major impact on their busiest season of the year
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Outdoor gear retailer MEC names Peter Hlynsky as its new CEO

Outdoor gear retailer MEC names Peter Hlynsky as its new CEO

Growing up on the North Shore near Vancouver, Peter Hlynsky recalls riding his 1990s mountain bike with deep sea fishing lights strapped to his handlebars in the dead of night, while wearing hockey padding.
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B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

Forest fires blazing around the province in August may have dampened spending, says expert
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Major B.C. retailer expects 'strong' Halloween sales despite rising cost of living

Major B.C. retailer expects 'strong' Halloween sales despite rising cost of living

Nearly half of Canadians who celebrate Halloween expect to spend more than $50.
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Auto sales jump 19 per cent in September, driven by improved supply: DesRosiers

Auto sales jump 19 per cent in September, driven by improved supply: DesRosiers

TORONTO — The new vehicle market remained hot in September, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., with vehicle sales jumping 19 per cent in the month on an annualized basis.
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Costco starts selling gold bars

Costco starts selling gold bars

Gold bars are listed at $2,680 each, or roughly $1,985 per ounce
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Artizia sees $6M net loss in Q2, CEO says results 'do not meet our high standards'

Artizia sees $6M net loss in Q2, CEO says results 'do not meet our high standards'

VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc. says it incurred an almost $6 million net loss in its latest quarter as its chief executive admitted the financial results do not meet its "high standards.
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Lululemon partners with Peloton, plans to stop selling Mirror

Lululemon partners with Peloton, plans to stop selling Mirror

Lululemon and Peloton had been combatants in patent disputes
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Vancouver-based Coho Collective Kitchens buys Purebread Bakery for $10M

Vancouver-based Coho Collective Kitchens buys Purebread Bakery for $10M

Purebread has seven B.C. bakeries
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Shane Grant joins board of Vancouver's Lululemon

Shane Grant joins board of Vancouver's Lululemon

New board member is a top executive at Danone
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