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Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes

Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes

Three unions are now challenging the federal government's recent decisions to intervene in major labour disputes, saying it's undermining workers' rights.
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Freeland finds safety in numbers on digital sales tax

Freeland finds safety in numbers on digital sales tax

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland isn’t flinching now that the U.S. can move forward with a trade challenge against the Liberal government's controversial digital services tax.
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Vancouver port strike adds to North American logistics headaches

Vancouver port strike adds to North American logistics headaches

Trump tariffs could add to logistics snarls with frenzied imports, logistics firm warns
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Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Canada, other provinces outperforming B.C.
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Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Government backtracks on post-pandemic surge in immigration amid public disapproval
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Taylor Swift mania an economic gift for Vancouver businesses

Taylor Swift mania an economic gift for Vancouver businesses

Artist’s three December concerts at BC Place fuel sales for local hotels, restaurants and retailers
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Sanctuary AI co-founder Geordie Rose steps down as CEO

Sanctuary AI co-founder Geordie Rose steps down as CEO

Vancouver company best known for developing human-like robots
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Former B.C. man and alleged associate of David Sidoo pleads guilty to stock fraud

Former B.C. man and alleged associate of David Sidoo pleads guilty to stock fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleges former B.C. resident Ronald Bauer hooked up with David Sidoo to conduct a pump and dump of Vancouver-based American Helium.
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B.C. restaurant sector relishes reflationary rate cuts

B.C. restaurant sector relishes reflationary rate cuts

Central bank’s successive rate cuts expected to put more money in consumers’ pockets.
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Condo market slowdown underway in Vancouver, says report

Condo market slowdown underway in Vancouver, says report

Investors pulling back, leading to ‘grinding halt’ in condo sector
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