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West Van man charged with securities fraud

West Van man charged with securities fraud

Frederick Nielsen has a history of running afoul of securities regulators in both B.C. and the U.S.
Receiver to apply to have mortgage broker held in contempt

Receiver to apply to have mortgage broker held in contempt

PricewaterhouseCoopers says it has been stymied by Greg Martel as it searches for more than $226 million investors entrusted to him.
Shopify optimistic about 'new shape' of business following layoff, AI announcements

Shopify optimistic about 'new shape' of business following layoff, AI announcements

Shopify Inc.'s president said a recent move to streamline operations with a significant layoff and bolster merchant offerings with technology like artificial intelligence has left the company well positioned for growth.
Don't blame corporate markups for inflation: Bank of Canada

Don't blame corporate markups for inflation: Bank of Canada

Central bank research shows markups falling as inflation increased
Shopify optimistic about 'new shape' of business following layoff, AI announcements

Shopify optimistic about 'new shape' of business following layoff, AI announcements

Shopify Inc.'s president said a recent move to streamline operations with a significant layoff and bolster merchant offerings with technology like artificial intelligence has left the company well positioned for growth.
B.C.'s health-care system no stranger to cyberattacks that threaten data

B.C.'s health-care system no stranger to cyberattacks that threaten data

An active police investigation is underway and it's unclear what may have been taken from Health Employers Association of B.C. databases.
Oak Bay resident loses $14,700 in fraud involving bitcoin

Oak Bay resident loses $14,700 in fraud involving bitcoin

The resident was drawn into an elaborate scam that started with a phone call purporting to be from someone at Visa.
Contentious TikTok posts about B.C. vet care will remain online, court rules

Contentious TikTok posts about B.C. vet care will remain online, court rules

Charlie the dog's testicular sack infection led to a controversial social media squabble and eventually a defamation lawsuit.
B.C. port union to brief workers on new collective deal ahead of crucial vote

B.C. port union to brief workers on new collective deal ahead of crucial vote

VANCOUVER — Longshore union negotiators will brief workers about a new tentative collective agreement with employers, ahead of a two-day vote on whether to approve the deal that could finally bring an end to British Columbia's long-running port dispu
Poilievre says Canada's immigration system is broken, sidesteps target cut questions

Poilievre says Canada's immigration system is broken, sidesteps target cut questions

OTTAWA — Canada's immigration system is broken, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre charged Tuesday, as he sidestepped questions about whether he would change current targets.