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Canada's heated political conflict over carbon pricing will continue into 2024

Canada's heated political conflict over carbon pricing will continue into 2024

The consumer carbon price, or what Ottawa calls the fuel charge, is applied to fossil fuels people buy to run their cars, heat their homes or keep the lights on.
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Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

About 60 per cent of respondents believe bringing back pro basketball is a good idea, according to a Research Co. survey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Feds fund UBC study that could save Metro Vancouver salmon

Feds fund UBC study that could save Metro Vancouver salmon

6PPD-quinone is the second most toxic chemical to salmon. Researchers are studying ways to keep it out of our creeks.
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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
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