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BC United leader calls on government to show urgency for embattled wine industry

BC United leader calls on government to show urgency for embattled wine industry

Industry hammered by cold snaps, Alberta crackdown
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Canadians' views on the U.S., China up notably in 2024

Canadians' views on the U.S., China up notably in 2024

New polling shows Canadians' views of the country's biggest trade partner are better under Biden.
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B.C. Supreme Court upholds moratorium on electricity for crypto-miners

B.C. Supreme Court upholds moratorium on electricity for crypto-miners

Conifex loses bid to force BC Hydro to supply power to cryptocurrency mining.
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North Vancouver man pleads guilty to stealing $1M from investors

North Vancouver man pleads guilty to stealing $1M from investors

The first victim was a personal friend who later urged other friends and family members to invest
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Selina Robinson steps down as minister amid growing NDP backlash

Selina Robinson steps down as minister amid growing NDP backlash

Selina Robinson is resigning from her cabinet position following her remarks about the origins of Israel.
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Strong IPO interest in the U.S. has yet to spread to B.C.

Strong IPO interest in the U.S. has yet to spread to B.C.

Amer Sports IPO last week values Vancouver billionaire Chip Wilson’s stake at more than US$1 billion, bodes well for more IPO activity in 2024
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B.C.'s West Fraser sells Hinton pulp mill

B.C.'s West Fraser sells Hinton pulp mill

New British owner plans to invest in new kraft paper machine
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Federal government extends foreign buyer ban on Canadian homes to 2027

OTTAWA — Foreign nationals and companies will be banned from buying residential properties in Canada for an additional two years, the federal finance minister said Sunday, the latest in a raft of measures aimed at addressing housing affordability con
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Private-college operator worries crackdown on bad actors is affecting good ones

Private-college operator worries crackdown on bad actors is affecting good ones

For those in good standing, there is already rigorous screening, annual audits, student-attendance tracking and more, says Pacific Rim College president
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Vancouver home sales rise in January as demand outpaces newly listed properties

Vancouver home sales rise in January as demand outpaces newly listed properties

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouversays home sales got off to a strong start in the first month of 2024 but the pace of newly listed properties did not keep up with demand. The board says January home sales totalled 1,427, a 38.
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