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B.C. small business confidence ticks up in April, says CFIB

B.C. small business confidence ticks up in April, says CFIB

Canadian Federation of Independent Business says elimination of carbon tax could be behind increased confidence
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they can be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law.
Swiss family sues B.C. companies after heli-skiing fatality

Swiss family sues B.C. companies after heli-skiing fatality

The lawsuit said Dr. Rupert Diesch died on April 11, 2023 as a result of an avalanche while heli-skiing on Brucejack Peak, north of Stewart, B.C.
Eby urges Canadians to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign

Eby urges Canadians to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign

Canadians need to "keep the pressure up" on the United States by buying local and avoiding travel there, despite a recent push from California to draw visitors from Canada, British Columbia's premier says.
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of long weekend

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of long weekend

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted modest gains Thursday ahead of the Easter long weekend, led by strength in energy stocks as the price of oil rose, while U.S. markets were mixed.
UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check even as most US stocks rise

UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check even as most US stocks rise

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century kept Wall Street in check. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Thursday even as three-quarters of the stocks within the index climbed.
Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver's airport after days of delays

Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver's airport after days of delays

RICHMOND — The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada's airports says traffic flow at Vancouver International Airport has resumed normal operations in time for Easter weekend travel.
Chinese firm sues De Havilland for US$2M over B.C. aircraft deal

Chinese firm sues De Havilland for US$2M over B.C. aircraft deal

Meiya Air alleges money owed over deals for Twin Otter planes from Viking Air
Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

MONTREAL — First came the tariff threats. Then the annexation taunts. But it wasn’t until reports surfaced about foreigners being detained while trying to enter the U.S.
Most candidates in B.C. have no electoral experience

Most candidates in B.C. have no electoral experience

Expert says experience offers a vetting process that can make candidates more honest