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B.C. corporate finance deal values collapsed in 2022

B.C. corporate finance deal values collapsed in 2022

Market conditions, ‘mega deals’ cited as reasons for smaller values and weaker activity
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Canadians spending on travel and services but cutting back on restaurants, goods: RBC

Canadians spending on travel and services but cutting back on restaurants, goods: RBC

Consumer spending one of several economic data points that has remained resilient despite persistent inflation and rising interest rates
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These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

Vancouver's Absolute Software is among the latest to cut its workforce this year
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Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Green leader Sonia Furstenau said the party will be introducing legislation that addresses how and when politicians can enter the private sector
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Head of B.C. government communications says she didn't give contract to sister’s company

Head of B.C. government communications says she didn't give contract to sister’s company

Marie Della Mattia, deputy minister of government communications and public engagement, said she formally declared her conflict and did not participate in decision to award contract to Now Communications Group
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B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

Province loses 100 jobs after posting gains in the thousands in previous months
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 6, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 6, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Small businesses chafe at minimum wage hike

Small businesses chafe at minimum wage hike

B.C. government’s minimum wage hike too much, too sudden
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Federal minister in Coquitlam highlights 'green' business, Budget 2023

Federal minister in Coquitlam highlights 'green' business, Budget 2023

Gudie Hutchings, Canada’s minister of rural economic development, stopped at Coquitlam's Moment Energy to talk up the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit
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B.C. top executives upping stakes in their public ventures

B.C. top executives upping stakes in their public ventures

Corporate boards usually expect top executives to have at least three-to-five times their annual salary in stock
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