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What to expect from B.C. sports in 2024

What to expect from B.C. sports in 2024

From future NHL stars to the World Cup, and more
Banking changes to look out for in 2024

Banking changes to look out for in 2024

The federal government approved RBC’s $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada in the waning days of 2023, despite concerns from critics that it will stifle competition.
Canaccord sanctioned over trading supervision, fined $475,000

Canaccord sanctioned over trading supervision, fined $475,000

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization says it has accepted a settlement with sanctions against Canaccord Genuity Corp. related to trading supervision. The regulator says the Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
Rob Shaw: 2024 holds potential for major reshaping of B.C.'s political landscape

Rob Shaw: 2024 holds potential for major reshaping of B.C.'s political landscape

October election may upend the fortunes of B.C.'s political parties.
Five things to watch for in Canadian business in 2024

Five things to watch for in Canadian business in 2024

Here are five things to watch in Canadian business in 2024 as households and companies work through what is expected to be a challenging economic environment.
BIV's Biggest Newsmakers of 2023

BIV's Biggest Newsmakers of 2023

From CEOs to politicians, the biggest newsmakers kept the business community captivated throughout the year
Data points: B.C. exports, building permits take sharp downward turn

Data points: B.C. exports, building permits take sharp downward turn

High interest rates taking its toll on parts of the West Coast economy
Rob Shaw: Topsy-turvy political landscape defined B.C. throughout much of 2023

Rob Shaw: Topsy-turvy political landscape defined B.C. throughout much of 2023

Housing, opposition party drama and tension with municipalities shaped a busy year in B.C. politics
Decaying Vancouver monument a metaphor for the broken dream of peace on Earth

Decaying Vancouver monument a metaphor for the broken dream of peace on Earth

Vancouver's Peace Flame Monument sits in limbo
More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

OTTAWA — As another inflation-fighting year wraps up, the Bank of Canada's quest to restore price stability is expected to begin drawing to a close in 2024.