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Cap on international students poses potential threat to B.C. businesses

Cap on international students poses potential threat to B.C. businesses

Surrey Board of Trade will host a roundtable discussion next week to address concerns and possible disruptions.
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U.K. suspends trade negotiations with Canada, each accuses the other of not budging

U.K. suspends trade negotiations with Canada, each accuses the other of not budging

OTTAWA — The United Kingdom is hitting the brakes on trade talks with Canada after Ottawa decided not to extend temporary measures put in place after Brexit.
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B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

Vancouver resident Robert Ford was heading to a yoga class Sunday morning when he smelled an odour he likened to "semi-burnt fuel.
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Vancouver mayor appoints five people to group to abolish elected park board

Vancouver mayor appoints five people to group to abolish elected park board

Ken Sim: "I do want to be very clear here — this change is bigger than any one person or political party."
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B.C. businesses pinched by China’s cooling economy

B.C. businesses pinched by China’s cooling economy

Some local importers may benefit from lower prices offered by Chinese wholesalers
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Vancouver city council approves vision for Jericho Lands

Vancouver city council approves vision for Jericho Lands

Some residents question the density of towers, location of a proposed SkyTrain station
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Greg Martel's Las Vegas home to be sold for $5.1M US

Greg Martel's Las Vegas home to be sold for $5.1M US

The sale is expected to yield just over $1.2 million US after the mortgage is discharged, which will likely go to cover the receiver’s costs
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Rob Shaw: B.C. government appeals ruling over restricted drug use

Rob Shaw: B.C. government appeals ruling over restricted drug use

Premier has expressed frustration province can regulate use of tobacco, alcohol – but not that of hard drugs
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Jock Finlayson: B.C.’s forest policies have lost balance and perspective

Jock Finlayson: B.C.’s forest policies have lost balance and perspective

In prioritizing conservation and other environmental objectives, the provincial government has downplayed the importance of sustaining an economically viable industry
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Parkland temporarily shuts down Burnaby refinery after Jan. 21 smoke, odour

Parkland temporarily shuts down Burnaby refinery after Jan. 21 smoke, odour

VANCOUVER — Parkland Corp. says it has temporarily shut down fuel processing at its Burnaby, B.C. refinery.
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