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B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

B.C. economic forecast ticks up as energy exports get going, says Deloitte

But cancelled energy projects, trade risks may still threaten long-term growth in a resource-reliant economy
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B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
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Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Move comes a few months after parting ways with former CEO Anthony Kiendl, and six months after scuttling plans for a $600-million new gallery
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West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

West Coast ports brace for tariff fallout as shipping volatility grows

Port of Vancouver expecting normal activity in the weeks ahead, despite end to tariff reprieve
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Vancouver's Duer ramps up European, North American expansion

Vancouver's Duer ramps up European, North American expansion

New European partner comes ahead of store openings in Victoria, Portland and San Francisco
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Foreign student caps shake up B.C.’s student housing market

Foreign student caps shake up B.C.’s student housing market

Federal policy prompts closures, delays and reinvention at post-secondary campuses across the province
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B.C. small business confidence bouncing back but recovery remains shaky, say reports

B.C. small business confidence bouncing back but recovery remains shaky, say reports

West Coast SME confidence lowest in Canada in this year's first quarter, according to BDC report.
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Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

Canada signs new security and defence partnership with Europe

The agreement is a step toward Canada participating in Europe's massive new defence procurement program, known as ReArm Europe.
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Hudson's Bay receives approval for sale of three leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

Hudson's Bay receives approval for sale of three leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

TORONTO — The B.C. billionaire looking to turn Hudson’s Bay’s old digs into her own retail empire bounded down the steps of a Toronto courthouse Monday and pumped her fist in the air.
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Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

Mark Carney names Kirsten Hillman chief negotiator with U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman will take on the role of top negotiator for Canada as the country seeks a new trade and security pact with the Donald Trump administration.
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