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Gas prices could rise for long weekend and into summer amid fires, economic worries

Gas prices could rise for long weekend and into summer amid fires, economic worries

'It's not unusual to see gas prices go up and down around weekends, and especially long weekends.'
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B.C. securities lawyer assisted illegal insider trading, court confirms

B.C. securities lawyer assisted illegal insider trading, court confirms

Court of Appeal for B.C. Justice Bruce Butler dismissed the appeal of Vancouver securities lawyer Samuel Cole, concluding he did assist a client to perform illegal insider trading.
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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday, U.S. markets down

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday, U.S. markets down

TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Friday, while U.S. stock markets were down as debt ceiling talks fizzled ahead of the weekend. Canada outperformed the U.S.
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What a fast-growing India means for B.C. and Canadian businesses

What a fast-growing India means for B.C. and Canadian businesses

India’s role as an emerging B.C. market is growing, but the relationship is slow to deepen
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Vancouver parking economics spark discussion about value of space in urban areas

Vancouver parking economics spark discussion about value of space in urban areas

Chinatown pilot project aims to balance parking prices with optimal visits to local businesses
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TransLink Mayors’ Council sitting on Ottawa lobbying trip budget

TransLink Mayors’ Council sitting on Ottawa lobbying trip budget

A delegation of 12 municipal representatives visited the capital to lobby for more federal transit funding
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Former Richmond MP pleasantly surprised by federal committee recommendations on China

Former Richmond MP pleasantly surprised by federal committee recommendations on China

The House of Commons committee on Canada-China relations released a report Wednesday with recommendations for addressing threats and concerns
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Securities commission orders West Van company head to resign

Securities commission orders West Van company head to resign

Dunn crowdfunded over $17,000 from investors without telling them about his history with the securities regulator
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 19, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 19, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

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