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B.C. municipalities get $1.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds over five years

B.C. municipalities get $1.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds over five years

VICTORIA — Three levels of government say they've finalized a deal that will provide more than $1.6 billion in federal funding over the next five years to communities in British Columbia, to build and maintain "critical infrastructure.
Sanctuary AI nets additional capital to build AI-powered robots

Sanctuary AI nets additional capital to build AI-powered robots

BDC's Thrive Venture Fund and InBC Investment Corp. have joined many other investors by providing capital to Sanctuary AI
Record number of Pacific salmon harvested last year

Record number of Pacific salmon harvested last year

Russians, Alaskans and pink salmon continue to dominate Pacific salmon commercial fishery.
‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

Arbitration doesn't typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs.
B.C. providing $10M for wet lab, growth in life-sciences sector

B.C. providing $10M for wet lab, growth in life-sciences sector

Dozens of early-stage life-sciences companies could use the 30,000-square-foot lab that adMare BioInnovations plans to build in East Vancouver
B.C. auditor general releases interim report on MNP role in CleanBC grants

B.C. auditor general releases interim report on MNP role in CleanBC grants

Business services firm admits offering consultations, denies conflict in grant administration
NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage

When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety of factors would entice players to sign as free agents.
Vancouver's GeoComply gets into online sports betting business

Vancouver's GeoComply gets into online sports betting business

Company that specializes in geolocation verification to own a piece of Betting Hero in U.S.
First Nations stake claim to 300 acres of Crown land in Surrey

First Nations stake claim to 300 acres of Crown land in Surrey

Future use of industrial-zoned land yet to be determined
Jim Pattison Group buys 194-store U.S. grocery chain Save Mart

Jim Pattison Group buys 194-store U.S. grocery chain Save Mart

The Vancouver conglomerate already has at least nine grocery chains, including Save-On-Foods, Choices Markets and Nesters Market.