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The B.C. government just scaled back the rights of some tenants. Here's why

The B.C. government just scaled back the rights of some tenants. Here's why

"It's just such a massive bold step in the wrong direction."
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Opinion: Government has become B.C.’s growth sector as spending rises

Opinion: Government has become B.C.’s growth sector as spending rises

Business leaders likely to view B.C. with caution, say economists
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Split opposition gives BC NDP 'comfortable' lead in election year, poll shows

Split opposition gives BC NDP 'comfortable' lead in election year, poll shows

51% of respondents said they felt it is time for a change in government, but a divided opposition gives the NDP a comfortable lead.
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Ex-lawyer facing US$52.9M fine from SEC 'in a pickle,' judge notes

Ex-lawyer facing US$52.9M fine from SEC 'in a pickle,' judge notes

Fred Sharp's lawyer says his client was never properly served by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Opinion: Vague CEBA guidelines and poor communication are hurting small businesses

Opinion: Vague CEBA guidelines and poor communication are hurting small businesses

March 28 deadline for refinancing means a window still exists to benefit from Ottawa's loan forgiveness program
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Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

Businesses want outstanding 'green' investment tax credits fast-tracked: KPMG poll

TORONTO — A survey by KPMG in Canada says business leaders want Ottawa to fast-track all outstanding "green" or "clean" economy business investment tax credits.
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Rob Shaw: Eby faces off against Poilievre's carbon tax challenge

Rob Shaw: Eby faces off against Poilievre's carbon tax challenge

Can the carbon tax survive a Conservative wave?
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Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3% last month amid higher gas prices

Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3% last month amid higher gas prices

OTTAWA — Economists say inflation likely flared up again in February amid higher gasoline prices, reinforcing the expectation that the journey back to two per cent inflation will be a bumpy one.
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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.
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'Baloney factory': Eby mocks Poilievre letter asking B.C. to join carbon price fight

'Baloney factory': Eby mocks Poilievre letter asking B.C. to join carbon price fight

A letter from Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to British Columbia Premier David Eby, asking him to help halt a federal carbon price increase, was dismissed by Eby as a "baloney factory" campaign tactic.
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