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Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade surplus of $496 million in January as imports fell to their lowest level since February 2022.
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Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Selina Robinson cites 'hurt' and 'broken heart' in leaving NDP caucus over antisemitism concerns
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Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Allison Venditti knows how hard the "should I stay or should I go" question can be.
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Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

VICTORIA — A former British Columbia cabinet minister quit the New Democrat government Wednesday, citing antisemitism in the party caucus and indifference towards the problem.
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B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

Montecristo Jewellers has retail locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond; it had appealed a decision from Fintrac that it had violated four aspects of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
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Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Mike Farnworth: "The products they're selling are illegal in this country, and they are leaving themselves open to be raided by the police."
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B.C. law prof launches database for internal government documents

B.C. law prof launches database for internal government documents

Thompson Rivers University professor creates Open By Default database to boost government transparency in Canada
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B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

Entrepreneurs no longer need to make insurance claims to be eligible for Securing Small Business Rebate Program payouts.
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Data points: B.C. retail sales show strength as U.S. monthly visitors drop off

Data points: B.C. retail sales show strength as U.S. monthly visitors drop off

Canadians spent more on cars and goods at the end of 2023 despite economic concerns
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BC Utilities Commission accepts BC Hydro’s updated power plan

BC Utilities Commission accepts BC Hydro’s updated power plan

BC Hydro gets green light to issue new power call for more clean electricity.
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