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Loblaw CEO 'cautiously optimistic' about grocery code of conduct

Loblaw CEO 'cautiously optimistic' about grocery code of conduct

Loblaw Cos. Ltd.'s new chief executive said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the company will be able to come to an agreement on the grocery code of conduct.
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Victoria wired for growth as tech sector, lifestyle attract residents

Victoria wired for growth as tech sector, lifestyle attract residents

Good jobs for workers, good times for students and retirees drive housing demand
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B.C. investment advisor who defrauded retired couple of $285K banned, fined $310K

B.C. investment advisor who defrauded retired couple of $285K banned, fined $310K

A former investment advisor for Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. has been fined $310,000 by Canada's mutual fund regulator.
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Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

The clock is now ticking on hefty fines for those who don’t fall in line
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Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years.
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B.C. residents more likely to work in retirement than other Canadians, says report

B.C. residents more likely to work in retirement than other Canadians, says report

Inflation, rising costs putting pressure on seniors.
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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to open for May 1

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to open for May 1

CALGARY — The long-awaited Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is complete and the Canada Energy Regulator has given the go-ahead for the project to open.
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Canadian cannabis stocks spike as U.S. reportedly set to reclassify marijuana

Canadian cannabis stocks spike as U.S. reportedly set to reclassify marijuana

TORONTO — Canadian cannabis stocks soared Tuesday afternoon after The Associated Press reported the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Canopy Growth Corp. closed up 80 per cent at $20.
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Capital gains tax changes not included in Freeland's proposed budget legislation

Capital gains tax changes not included in Freeland's proposed budget legislation

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland intends to ask Parliament to approve proposed changes to capital gains taxation in a stand-alone bill — a move that will force the federal Conservatives to take a specific position on the measure.
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Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

Canadian economy loses steam after strong start to year, grows 0.2% in February

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists' expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut interest rates in the coming months.
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