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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
Province looks for firms to build new Belleville Terminal

Province looks for firms to build new Belleville Terminal

The government this week issued a request for qualifications for the design and construction of a new $303-million terminal
B.C. men used Hong Kong firms for illegal trading, regulator alleges

B.C. men used Hong Kong firms for illegal trading, regulator alleges

Two B.C. men face an administrative hearing for unregistered trading in two B.C.-registered public companies via offshore entities.
New West accepts $30-million insurance settlement for Westminster Pier Park fire

New West accepts $30-million insurance settlement for Westminster Pier Park fire

A collaborative approach: New Westminster and First Nations to co-develop Pier Park’s future
B.C. real estate firm fined $156K for anti-money laundering violations

B.C. real estate firm fined $156K for anti-money laundering violations

RE/MAX Kelowna previously mentioned in a B.C. government forfeiture claim against a B.C. man alleged to have participated in an international stock fraud scheme.
Busy implementing B.C.’s whistleblower law, ombudsperson regrets lack of ferries oversight

Busy implementing B.C.’s whistleblower law, ombudsperson regrets lack of ferries oversight

Jay Chalke reflects on challenges his office is facing, including backlogs
Miller to provinces: If you can't fix international student rackets then feds will

Miller to provinces: If you can't fix international student rackets then feds will

OTTAWA — The federal government is prepared to crack down on dubious post-secondary institutions that recruit international students if provinces aren't up to the task, Immigration Minister Marc Miller warned Friday.
Hundreds arrested for shoplifting in latest Vancouver police blitz

Hundreds arrested for shoplifting in latest Vancouver police blitz

VANCOUVER — Retailers across Canada are concerned about an uptick in violence as a "tsunami" of retail theft plagues businesses that threatens the safety of employees and customers, says the general manager for loss prevention at London Drugs.
What U.S. regional hydrogen hubs mean for British Columbia

What U.S. regional hydrogen hubs mean for British Columbia

Canadian hydrogen tech companies could benefit from American investments
Data points: Home prices hold as B.C. housing market conditions slow down

Data points: Home prices hold as B.C. housing market conditions slow down

Most B.C. regional housing markets experienced significant sales declines in September, highlighting shifting market conditions