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Consultants and travel drive a whopping increase in Vancouver mayor’s slush fund spending

Consultants and travel drive a whopping increase in Vancouver mayor’s slush fund spending

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and his staff spent a record...
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Infographic - Tax tips from CPABC

It's that time of year again! Here are some tips for preparing your 2015 taxes.
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Budget's banking bail-in scheme would put common shareholders most at risk, analyst says

Budget's banking bail-in scheme would put common shareholders most at risk, analyst says

Canada is following Europe’s lead with a new bank bail-in scheme that would transfer responsibility for bailing out banks in...
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Canadian economy not out of the woods yet, says Bank of Canada

Canadian economy not out of the woods yet, says Bank of Canada

Yesterday’s GDP report from Statistics Canada had economists cheering the return of growth to the Canadian economy, but...
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Poll shows rising support in B.C. for $15 minimum wage

Poll shows rising support in B.C. for $15 minimum wage

As labour and business debate merits of wage hike, the province becomes home to Canada’s lowest hourly pay rate
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Canadian economy sees biggest monthly gain in almost three years in January

Canadian economy sees biggest monthly gain in almost three years in January

Last year saw Canada’s economy shrink in the first part of the year but slowly rev up in...
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Exclusive: Vancouver city outside workers’ new deal sweeter than 2013

Exclusive: Vancouver city outside workers’ new deal sweeter than 2013

CUPE to receive 7% raise over four years following March 30 contract approval
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Editorial: Morneau’s missed infrastructure opportunity

Editorial: Morneau’s missed infrastructure opportunity

The first federal budget from the Justin Trudeau Liberals excelled at the easy part: spending.
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Peer to peer: U.S. business expansion requires due diligence

Peer to peer: U.S. business expansion requires due diligence

What factors should I consider before expanding my business into the U.S.?
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Tech, tourism offer diversified growth opportunities in B.C.’s north Northern Initiative

Tech, tourism offer diversified growth opportunities in B.C.’s north Northern Initiative

Twice last month I was quizzed by media whether the current downturn in the resource sector spells the end for northern B.C.’s economy – the implication being the north is destined for the dole if it can’t monetize its timber, rocks and energy.
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