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Visitors to Whistler spending less, as business owners see costs climb

Visitors to Whistler spending less, as business owners see costs climb

‘Pretty soon this whole town will just become one big chain because a guy like me can barely hang on,’ says bar owner
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5G tech in Canada faces delays due to spectrum, Huawei ban

5G tech in Canada faces delays due to spectrum, Huawei ban

Some users say next-gen wireless tech running slower than expected
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Vancouver Canucks bolster digital infrastructure with cybersecurity firm

Vancouver Canucks bolster digital infrastructure with cybersecurity firm

New partnership with Fortinet will deploy ‘security fabric’ platform
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October building boom pushes Vancouver permits to $1.13B, says StatCan

October building boom pushes Vancouver permits to $1.13B, says StatCan

Vancouver building permit values make 14% jump
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B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb

The lawsuit alleges Airbnb is not licensed anywhere in Canada to provide real estate or travel agent services, nor is it registered as a money services business with the federal government.
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Women's representation in tech sector improving in 2024, says report

Women's representation in tech sector improving in 2024, says report

Representation in the sector was 38.6 per cent in 2024, while diversity in the sector took a dip, says report
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B.C. giving tax breaks, bonuses to film and TV

B.C. giving tax breaks, bonuses to film and TV

Film and TV production in B.C. set back by pandemic and strikes
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Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising despite billions in federal spending to tackle housing affordability, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new analysis published Thursday. The report says 2.
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Employers should prepare for sickest month of the year, says HR software firm

Employers should prepare for sickest month of the year, says HR software firm

Employers should be clear about sick day policies and encourage flu vaccinations, says BrightHR
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B.C. retailer raises concerns over confusion caused by GST holiday

B.C. retailer raises concerns over confusion caused by GST holiday

Federal government's affordability measure challenges small shops
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