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Employment surged in October: labour survey

Employment surged in October: labour survey

British Columbia's labour market posted an impressive employment gain in October, and a steady unemployment rate as a solid economic backdrop continued to spur hiring.
Canadian exporters face tougher competition in U.S. if Ottawa rejects TPP

Canadian exporters face tougher competition in U.S. if Ottawa rejects TPP

Let’s make a deal: delving into the layered complexities of multiple free trade agreements
Victoria pot shops to avoid big licensing fees faced by Vancouver dispensaries

Victoria pot shops to avoid big licensing fees faced by Vancouver dispensaries

Marijuana dispensaries in Victoria will not have to pay a premium of tens of thousands of dollars for a business licence as their Vancouver counterparts do under proposals from city staff.
B.C. government blames federal policy roller coaster for immigration plunge

B.C. government blames federal policy roller coaster for immigration plunge

A 55% drop in immigration numbers in the first half of 2015 could affect the province’s real estate and labour markets
Jetpacks, reluctant emojis, 72 million Lego blocks and Peter “Moosebridge”

Jetpacks, reluctant emojis, 72 million Lego blocks and Peter “Moosebridge”

By Tyler Orton While we Canadians are still paying a lot of attention to our newly elected prime minister , it appears China is still ignoring its own PM after Li Keqiang was appointed in 2013.
Governments turn access to information into scandal of stealth

Governments turn access to information into scandal of stealth

By Kirk LaPointe When Canada introduced its first law in 1983 to grant citizens access to government records, it didn’t anticipate the Internet, the cellular phone, texting or even the Post-it note.
Vancouver developer James Schouw allegedly committed fraud: BCSC

Vancouver developer James Schouw allegedly committed fraud: BCSC

Schouw allegedly promised 18% annual return on $1 million investment related to Hornby Street project
‘Flood’ of M&A activity expected after market rebounds in Q3

‘Flood’ of M&A activity expected after market rebounds in Q3

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) picked up throughout Canada during the third quarter of 2015 following four straight quarters of declines.
How the Korea-China FTA could complicate TPP for Canada

How the Korea-China FTA could complicate TPP for Canada

South Korea hails pact as a gateway to China, but UBC expert says it could be a pain for Canadians
Canada’s economic outlook has deteriorated since April, says PBO

Canada’s economic outlook has deteriorated since April, says PBO

Low commodity prices and lower-than-anticipated global expansion will inhibit growth: report