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Two B.C. investment reps banned and fined over $217,000

Two B.C. investment reps banned and fined over $217,000

Stockbrokers, investment representatives and mutual fund dealers are not allowed to solicit loans from clients or misappropriate money into their personal accounts.
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Turpel-Lafond removed from Order of Canada after Indigenous identity discredited

Turpel-Lafond removed from Order of Canada after Indigenous identity discredited

OTTAWA — Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a high-profile former judge whose claims to Indigenous identity have been discredited, is no longer a member of the Order of Canada.
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Conservation deal aims to protect 30 per cent of B.C. land by 2030

Conservation deal aims to protect 30 per cent of B.C. land by 2030

Canada's greatest ally in the fight against climate change is nature itself, federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday, after signing a $1.1 billion deal with British Columbia and Indigenous leaders to protect 30 per cent of B.
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B.C. economic growth to hit negative territory in 2024: Desjardins

B.C. economic growth to hit negative territory in 2024: Desjardins

B.C.'s economy relies more on the housing market than most provinces. It's a factor that is set to hammer GDP growth next year, according to forecast.
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Canadian business insolvencies surge almost 42 per cent from last year

Canadian business insolvencies surge almost 42 per cent from last year

OTTAWA — Canadian business insolvencies were up 41.8 per cent from a year earlier in the third quarter, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
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B.C.-founded ElectraMeccanica faces potential lawsuit over failed merger

B.C.-founded ElectraMeccanica faces potential lawsuit over failed merger

Tevva is giving B.C. company until Nov. 17 to reconsider withdrawing from merger
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This B.C. organization just gave workers $1K each to help with inflation

This B.C. organization just gave workers $1K each to help with inflation

Coast Capital Savings has issued $1.76 million to employees to help amid economic uncertainty.
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Trudeau’s April flights cost taxpayers more than $200K

Trudeau’s April flights cost taxpayers more than $200K

The cost-per-hour for the RCAF jet came to $6,340.
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Trans Mountain Corp. issued stop-work order for environmental non-compliance

Trans Mountain Corp. issued stop-work order for environmental non-compliance

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has been issued a temporary stop-work order due to environmental non-compliance related to a wetland near Abbotsford, B.C.
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B.C. loses 4K jobs in October despite big gains in construction

B.C. loses 4K jobs in October despite big gains in construction

Unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5.4%.
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