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Economic policy, smart mirrors and the pitfalls of technology

Economic policy, smart mirrors and the pitfalls of technology

BIV’s vice-president of audience and business development Kirk LaPointe on the news of the week
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B.C. unemployment rate dips as 1,200 jobs added

B.C. unemployment rate dips as 1,200 jobs added

While Canada had a net loss of jobs in January, British Columbia continued to buck the national trend, and...
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B.C. government turns its attention to tech, creative sectors as resources falter

B.C. government turns its attention to tech, creative sectors as resources falter

But critics say strategies appear to be "hastily assembled"
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Christy Clark is Canada’s best fiscal manager, according to Fraser Institute

Christy Clark is Canada’s best fiscal manager, according to Fraser Institute

When it comes to how Canadian premiers manage their...
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Bequeathing to charity

Bequeathing to charity

Saving taxes is not the main motivation for planned giving – but it sure doesn’t hurt
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Richmond pharmaceutical company faces fraud allegations

Richmond pharmaceutical company faces fraud allegations

Winter Huang, Vicky Dancho of Pegasus Pharmaceuticals alleged to have illegally distributed securities
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BC Hydro loses expropriation lawsuit with rancher

BC Hydro loses expropriation lawsuit with rancher

The BC Supreme Court has ruled that a rancher in the South Peace region was unfairly compensated when...
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Estate freeze and other strategies during a generational transition of a family business

Estate freeze and other strategies during a generational transition of a family business

When was the last time you met with your financial professional to discuss your business transition plan, your will, the status of your family trust and the structure of your business holdings? If you are in your 50s or older, that time is now.
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RCMP HQ cost-sharing talks over billion-dollar project stretch into another year

RCMP HQ cost-sharing talks over billion-dollar project stretch into another year

Municipalities, province, federal government at odds over who pays for regional police headquarters in Surrey
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Far North hit hard by steep global oil price downturn

Far North hit hard by steep global oil price downturn

Diamond production helping prop up economy but N.W.T. government faces tough choices
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