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Realtor "shadow flipped" Richmond property, lawsuit alleges

Realtor "shadow flipped" Richmond property, lawsuit alleges

The executors of a Richmond residential property are suing a realtor, alleging the agent “shadow-flipped” the house without their knowledge. In a claim filed April 29 in B.C.
B.C. leads country in job growth and has lowest unemployment rate

B.C. leads country in job growth and has lowest unemployment rate

For the first time since comparable data has been collected, B.C. has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada
Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 5, 2016

Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 5, 2016

Business In Vancouver's Tyler Orton and Romila Barryman welcome BlueShore Financial CEO Chris Catliff and Rise CEO Wisam Abdulla to discuss how their organizations each handled rebranding efforts.
City of Vancouver pays out $1.2 million in severance packages

City of Vancouver pays out $1.2 million in severance packages

The City of Vancouver will have paid out $1.2 million in severance money to 11 employees by the end of this year
B.C.'s minimum wage will rise to $10.85 this September

B.C.'s minimum wage will rise to $10.85 this September

The B.C. government will increase the province's minimum wage in two stages, bringing the wage from the current $10.45 an hour to $11.25 an hour by 2017
Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 4, 2016

Business In Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio: May 4, 2016

Business In Vancouver's Tyler Orton and Romila Barryman speak to Mark Senn, regional vice-president of Export Development Canada, about small businesses' efforts to expand trade overseas.
Municipal conflict-of-interest rules watered down

Municipal conflict-of-interest rules watered down

Amendments allow elected officials to sit on boards and societies without fear of being disqualified from office
Canada's trade deficit widens to record $3.4 billion as exports drop

Canada's trade deficit widens to record $3.4 billion as exports drop

Canada’s trade deficit widened to a record $3.4 billion in March as exporters saw widespread declines across industries
Canadian companies still exposed to FX volatility

Canadian companies still exposed to FX volatility

Canadian companies are still in reactive mode when it comes to having foreign exchange strategies: survey
Marijuana shop count: 44 ticketed, 22 close as city steps up enforcement

Marijuana shop count: 44 ticketed, 22 close as city steps up enforcement

The city will continue enforcement this week and expects to issue more $250 tickets to pot shops that refused to shut their doors last Friday