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Opinion: Canada's entrepreneur shortage is impacting the economy — here's one way to fix it

Opinion: Canada's entrepreneur shortage is impacting the economy — here's one way to fix it

A new study reveals that instilling an entrepreneur-possible self — the belief that you can become an entrepreneur — is a critical stepping stone for becoming an entrepreneur.
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B.C. lawyer's $2M 'misappropriated' from trust among highest in history, society says

B.C. lawyer's $2M 'misappropriated' from trust among highest in history, society says

Russel Sean McDonough has expressed remorse for his actions.
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B.C. Conservative candidate admits to breaking the Motor Vehicle Act with campaign video

B.C. Conservative candidate admits to breaking the Motor Vehicle Act with campaign video

Han Lee: "I'm very sorry that I made a mistake."
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B.C.'s life sciences labour gap set for 11-fold increase, says report

B.C.'s life sciences labour gap set for 11-fold increase, says report

The sector’s talent gap is projected to grow from 500 to 5,500 people by 2027
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From smooth ride to wild slide: Inside the SkyTrain escalator pile-up

From smooth ride to wild slide: Inside the SkyTrain escalator pile-up

Regulator blames oil-starved, misaligned part on Granville SkyTrain station accident that injured three last year.
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B.C. lifts fee on beneficial land ownership data

B.C. lifts fee on beneficial land ownership data

Dropping $5.25 search fee should expand access for groups seeking to conduct due diligence and anti-money laundering investigations in the B.C. housing sector, advocates argue.
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Business owners oppose City of Vancouver proposal for Davie Street

Business owners oppose City of Vancouver proposal for Davie Street

Online survey asks residents if they support widening sidewalks, removing parking spots
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Rob Shaw: BC United, NDP present clashing visions for solving housing crisis

Rob Shaw: BC United, NDP present clashing visions for solving housing crisis

B.C.'s political parties at odds over handling the housing crisis as they unveil plans this past week
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Personal and household goods help boost December wholesale sales: Statistics Canada

Personal and household goods help boost December wholesale sales: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain rose 0.3 per cent to $82.9 billion in December.
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Downtown Victoria businesses now eligible for up to $10,000 to improve storefronts

Downtown Victoria businesses now eligible for up to $10,000 to improve storefronts

The program previously capped the amount at $2,500 and required at least 50 per cent of a street block to participate
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