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Swift growth grounded in solid entrepreneurship

Swift growth grounded in solid entrepreneurship

Though hit hard in recent months by oilpatch downturn, WesternOne’s expansion has been marked by a careful hunt for acquisitions with a vigorous business culture
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Majority of post-secondary students “treat their parents like ATMs,” finds poll

Majority of post-secondary students “treat their parents like ATMs,” finds poll

Many students with poor budgeting skills feel they can turn to the Bank of Mom and Dad to...
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Commodities, markets sink after fresh Chinese market sell-off

Commodities, markets sink after fresh Chinese market sell-off

B.C. miners take a hit as China’s main index has its biggest drop since the early days of the global financial crisis
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China bank-card group raises luxury spending prospects in Vancouver

China bank-card group raises luxury spending prospects in Vancouver

With their cards now accepted in Canada, China UnionPay members no longer pay fees to access bank accounts when shopping here
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Down in the dumps with oil, devaluation for the nation, liquid assets down the drain, up with higher education

Down in the dumps with oil, devaluation for the nation, liquid assets down the drain, up with higher education

Managing editor Timothy Renshaw and the news he noted this week
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Increasing meat prices continue to help drive inflation across Canada

Increasing meat prices continue to help drive inflation across Canada

But falling gas prices partially offset these increases
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Increase in wholesale sales could indicate strengthening GDP: analyst

Increase in wholesale sales could indicate strengthening GDP: analyst

Wholesale sales beat analysts’ expectations in June, increasing...
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Harper promises to continue cutting small business red tape

Harper promises to continue cutting small business red tape

As Canada's federal election campaign continues, Stephen Harper has promised to continue cutting "red tape" for small business.
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Traders are betting on NDP to win federal election: UBC Predictions Market

Traders are betting on NDP to win federal election: UBC Predictions Market

Canadian traders are putting their money on the NDP squeaking out a victory in...
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Peer to peer: Big banks are just part of the financial landscape

I’m happy with my bank. Why should I consider fintechs to provide services for my business?
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