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Statistics Canada reports $2B merchandise trade surplus for September

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus more than doubled in September as higher oil prices helped boost energy exports.
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Rob Shaw: Provincial law aims to make it easier for municipalities to clear homeless encampments

Rob Shaw: Provincial law aims to make it easier for municipalities to clear homeless encampments

A clearer definition of adequate space will help inform courts when they weigh whether to agree with cities to close encampments
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'Doesn't make sense': Business leaders say halted trade talks harm India and Canada

'Doesn't make sense': Business leaders say halted trade talks harm India and Canada

MONTREAL — Business leaders continue to grapple with fallout from the rift between the Canadian and Indian governments, saying the suspension of free trade talks helps no one.
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DVBA hopes new gift card will inject more dollars into downtown

DVBA hopes new gift card will inject more dollars into downtown

About 100 businesses have already registered with the program and more are expected to join. Thousands of dollars in gift cards will be given away through contests.
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Small businesses still hoping for CEBA loan forgiveness extension as time runs out

Small businesses still hoping for CEBA loan forgiveness extension as time runs out

OTTAWA — As the deadline to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness approaches, small businesses are still hoping the federal government will reverse course and extend it for another year.
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Laos opens its first Canadian consulate office in Richmond

Laos opens its first Canadian consulate office in Richmond

New office aims to promote partnership between two countries and serve Lao people across Canada
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BIV unveils B.C. business leaders receiving 2023 Forty Under 40 Awards

BIV unveils B.C. business leaders receiving 2023 Forty Under 40 Awards

This year’s cohort of will be recognized at a gala event in February 2024
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More than half of British Columbians struggle to talk about financial problems, says survey

More than half of British Columbians struggle to talk about financial problems, says survey

'A lot of people who are struggling feel lost and isolated, making their situation even more stressful.'
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Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

Premiers say Ottawa must ensure carbon pricing measures are fair to all Canadians

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers presented a rare unified front Monday as they took turns saying Ottawa's recent changes to its carbon pricing measures were unfairly applied across the country.
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Canadian courts approve $9.4M settlement in diamond price-fixing class action

Canadian courts approve $9.4M settlement in diamond price-fixing class action

Vancouver law firm among those spearheading class action
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