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Do-it-yourself investors could get expanded supports under new proposal

Do-it-yourself investors could get expanded supports under new proposal

TORONTO — A new proposal could allow do-it-yourself investors to get more support from dealers currently restricted from doing so.
Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

CEO says domestic firms never had a fair shot at the contract, calls for Ottawa to step in
Vancouver-based Lucara reports revenue growth despite 'cautious' market outlook

Vancouver-based Lucara reports revenue growth despite 'cautious' market outlook

Company highlights ongoing pressure on mid- and lower-grade stones due to lab-grown competition
Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.
Fired Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee to get $609,000 severance

Fired Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee to get $609,000 severance

Lee had been in her role for about seven years and will receive the severance over 18 months.
Uber wins legal challenge against City of Vancouver ride-share bylaw

Uber wins legal challenge against City of Vancouver ride-share bylaw

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Andrea Ormiston: The bylaw is 'invalid and the decision to adopt it was unreasonable.'
B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the ruling could have 'significant unintended consequences' for fee simple private property rights in the province.
More than half of Canadians want cuts to the federal public service: poll

More than half of Canadians want cuts to the federal public service: poll

OTTAWA — More than half of Canadians think the size and cost of the federal public service should be reduced in the coming years, a new Leger poll suggests.
'Good neighbour' noise policy contributed to B.C. submarine accident

'Good neighbour' noise policy contributed to B.C. submarine accident

Noise restrictions at Esquimalt, B.C., dry dock identified as a contributing factor that compressed a work timeline and led to serious damage to HMCS Corner Brook while undergoing repairs
Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Ruling could scare the general public and businesses considering investing in B.C.