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B.C. man facing fraud charges in U.S. fined $40K for illegal trades

B.C. man facing fraud charges in U.S. fined $40K for illegal trades

Aarif Jamani is barred from B.C.'s capital markets for four years after conceding he violated a cease trade order; in a related matter Jamani faces securities fraud charges in a New York court
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP program barely offers Band-Aids while businesses bleed

Rob Shaw: BC NDP program barely offers Band-Aids while businesses bleed

Bureaucracy behind Security Small Business Rebate Program means it could take 37 years to distribute funds for companies hit by vandals
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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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Thousands still waiting to find a doctor through B.C. registry

Thousands still waiting to find a doctor through B.C. registry

Health Minister Adrian Dix says 60,000 people have been connected to a family doctor through the Health Connect Registry, while 220,000 continue to await placement
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B.C. companies roar into Lunar New Year with dragon-themed products

B.C. companies roar into Lunar New Year with dragon-themed products

More B.C. companies are tapping into the Asian festival and getting creative about their campaigns
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Principals at Mahony's Tavern in Vancouver sued over financing dispute

Principals at Mahony's Tavern in Vancouver sued over financing dispute

Problem stems from alleged money-losing Stamps Landing restaurant
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Forestry is key to growing a resilient bioeconomy in B.C.

Forestry is key to growing a resilient bioeconomy in B.C.

When a pulp mill closes, three to five sawmills also close, and they are critical to a diverse and sustainable bioeconomy
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New payment model sees 16.5% jump in B.C. family doctors, but more needed: minister

New payment model sees 16.5% jump in B.C. family doctors, but more needed: minister

VANCOUVER — Health Minister Adrian Dix says the number of family doctors in British Columbia is increasing, but there are still almost 900,000 people without a primary care provider.
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B.C. hunting show hosts fined after cross-border investigation

B.C. hunting show hosts fined after cross-border investigation

Investigation used DNA samples and shell casings to link illegal kills in Alberta to hosts of the Alpine Carnivore hunting show, says BC Conservation Officer Service.
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Rob Shaw: Can young blood revive BC United?

Rob Shaw: Can young blood revive BC United?

Gordon Campbell offers endorsement as United unveils new candidates
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