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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

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Housing data There are a pair of key reports this week expected on Monday that will help economists gauge the health of the housing market in Canada.
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Comment: Trades training in B.C. needs a major overhaul

Comment: Trades training in B.C. needs a major overhaul

B.C. needs to designate more trades as compulsory and eliminate tuition and other fees and costs to develop a highly skilled workforce.
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Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

From a damning report on BC Housing to Metro Vancouver’s ‘weird’ real estate market
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Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown's once-iconic array of storefront neon lights may soon return, after B.C.'s government announced a one-time grant towards such revitalization projects. British Columbia Premier David Eby says the $2.
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First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruling on a First Nations land title lawsuit says it did not prove it had rights to its entire claim area, although he suggested it may be time for the provincial government to rethink its current te
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B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. Investment Management Corp. manages $250 billion in investments for 2.5 million B.C. workers and 715,000 pension plan beneficiaries
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Liberal minister's constituency staff wind down Vancouver MP’s WeChat group

Liberal minister's constituency staff wind down Vancouver MP’s WeChat group

'Team Joyce Murray' say they will continue to provide Chinese-language services to constituents, but will post minimally on the platform moving forward
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Kirk LaPointe: Thank you, Ottawa, for saving journalism from tools it needs

Kirk LaPointe: Thank you, Ottawa, for saving journalism from tools it needs

The baffling week of how the Liberals can't help themselves in trying to help media but failing
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In the Courts: Creator of B.C. overdose app ordered to repay $158K loan

In the Courts: Creator of B.C. overdose app ordered to repay $158K loan

Plaintiff sought interest rate nearing 70 per cent in one case
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Rob Shaw: Late in the day, David Eby recognizes broad public concern on open drug use

Rob Shaw: Late in the day, David Eby recognizes broad public concern on open drug use

The premier promises to do something to deal with public safety
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