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B.C. biomanufacturing gets $50M in federal support

B.C. biomanufacturing gets $50M in federal support

Funding to assist Stemcell Technologies develop $222M biomanufacturing facilities
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B.C. seafood producers to take a hit from Chinese tariffs

B.C. seafood producers to take a hit from Chinese tariffs

Nearly one-quarter of B.C. seafood goes to China, which now has 25% tariffs in place
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Hudson's Bay liquidation on hold as discussions continue to diffuse differences

Hudson's Bay liquidation on hold as discussions continue to diffuse differences

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay's proposed liquidation is still on hold as the company works to address its differences with landlords and other stakeholders after filing for creditor protection earlier this month.
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CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up

CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up, with the outlook further darkened by new Chinese tariffs.
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B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is cancelling an incentive program meant to entice more homeowners to build secondary suites, saying the decision is "due to uncertain financial times.
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Critical minerals could define Canada-U.S. relations as trade tensions rise

Critical minerals could define Canada-U.S. relations as trade tensions rise

A Washington, D.C.-based think-tank highlights five minerals in Canada that have important American defence applications
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Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Research Co. poll reveals support for an elected head of state grows, but the monarchy isn’t fading yet
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Victoria firm wins appeal of federal fine for dropping worker’s wage

Victoria firm wins appeal of federal fine for dropping worker’s wage

Northern Tropic Homes Ltd. says it temporarily dropped the man’s hourly wage to $24 from $30 because he had misrepresented his carpentry skills and required considerable training
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Hudson's Bay having 'good' talks with partners, awaiting approval to liquidate

Hudson's Bay having 'good' talks with partners, awaiting approval to liquidate

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is still waiting to see if it will be granted approval to liquidate stores as the retailer requests more time to work out some of its differences with its myriad of landlords, lenders and other partners.
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Gavin Dew: B.C. businesses must push back before letting NDP rush through sweeping reforms

Gavin Dew: B.C. businesses must push back before letting NDP rush through sweeping reforms

A failed consultation process and rushed legislation add to the pressure mounting on small business owners in B.C.
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