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Thursday night debate highlights prime minister's weaknesses

Thursday night debate highlights prime minister's weaknesses

With his job to lose, Justin Trudeau dug deeply and desperately into the defence of his six-year record Thursday onstage with four other party leaders. Nothing he did really helped, quite a lot hurt.
Most Canadians support boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing: poll

Most Canadians support boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing: poll

The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, which actually took place in 2021, were unique in many respects. The COVID-19 pandemic originally forced the postponement of the contest, and ultimately led to competitions that were held without spectators.
Removing financing hurdles is key to Canada’s economic future

Removing financing hurdles is key to Canada’s economic future

There are two alarming facts about small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada.
New Lions owner playing the long game on the ‘push to profitability’

New Lions owner playing the long game on the ‘push to profitability’

From his 29th floor office in a tower on West Georgia, beaming about his latest acquisition, there seems no one happier alive than industrialist Amar Doman. Yet he has our sympathies.
Editorial: Tuition revenue trauma ahead for B.C.

Editorial: Tuition revenue trauma ahead for B.C.

When it comes to COVID-19 pandemic teaching moments, places of higher learning in Canada will be near the head of the class as the country heads into a new school year.
O’Toole leads poll on foreign policy, Trudeau tops on crime, health care

O’Toole leads poll on foreign policy, Trudeau tops on crime, health care

There are many reasons to select a party in a Canadian federal election. Some voters look at policy platforms, while others concentrate on the local candidates.
No happy endings in sight for residents in Little Mountain saga

No happy endings in sight for residents in Little Mountain saga

The banner stretched along the perimeter of Vancouver’s Little Mountain social housing site around the corner from my place reads: “GREAT STORIES TAKE TIME TO WRITE.” INDEED, THEY DO, and now an important chapter in this one can be written.
A list of legal safeguards for when a ‘key player’ leaves a company

A list of legal safeguards for when a ‘key player’ leaves a company

When senior employees leave their jobs, employers are often concerned that they might establish a competitive venture or disclose confidential business information.
Proposed federal agency could be powerful tool against financial crime

Proposed federal agency could be powerful tool against financial crime

On August 24, 2021, the federal Liberal party released a housing plan as part of its election campaign with 17 promises they say will be implemented if re-elected.
Editorial: Winners and losers in Canada’s new sports betting game

Editorial: Winners and losers in Canada’s new sports betting game

Here’s one sure bet as Canada opens the door to wagering on single-game sporting events: a percentage of the billions Canadians currently gamble in offshore and black-market jurisdictions will be repatriated to diversify revenue streams for the local