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Gitxsan to CN, loggers, fishermen: you’re trespassing

Gitxsan to CN, loggers, fishermen: you’re trespassing

Emboldened by a Supreme Court decision two weeks ago that affirmed aboriginal title for the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, the Gitxsan are now serving eviction notices to CN Rail, forestry companies and sports fishermen operating within their territories in northwestern B.C.
B.C. unemployment rate stays flat as Canada loses 9,400 jobs in June

B.C. unemployment rate stays flat as Canada loses 9,400 jobs in June

The size of B.C.’s workforce remained mostly flat in June compared with the month before as the rest of Canada lost 9,400 jobs.
Vancouver ranks as the most expensive city in Canada – again

Vancouver ranks as the most expensive city in Canada – again

Vancouverites enjoy mountain views, ocean breezes and mild winters, but these things don’t come cheap.
Without Alberta and Quebec, national securities regulator won’t fly

Without Alberta and Quebec, national securities regulator won’t fly

The federal government has touted the addition of two more provinces — Saskatchewan and New Brunswick — as a significant step towards the creation of a national securities regulator.
Canadian companies are losing out by not using Chinese currency when trading with China

Canadian companies are losing out by not using Chinese currency when trading with China

Trade between Canada and China grew 57% between 2007 and 2012, but Canadian companies are still not using Renminbi (RMB) (also known as yuan) when conducting these transactions – to their detriment – according to HSBC.
B.C. university and high school students using illegal tobacco: study

B.C. university and high school students using illegal tobacco: study

The use of illegal tobacco at high schools and post-secondary institutions in British Columbia has been found to be as high as more than 50% at some locations, according to a report released July 9th.
B.C. investors increasingly optimistic, but remain less positive than Canadian average

B.C. investors increasingly optimistic, but remain less positive than Canadian average

As stock markets rise, Canadian investors are expressing increasing economic optimism, and British Columbians are no exception.
Canadian companies more likely to acquire – rather than be acquired by – foreign-owned firms

Canadian companies more likely to acquire – rather than be acquired by – foreign-owned firms

Canadian firms are more often taking the lead when it comes to mergers and acquisitions with foreign companies, according to investment banker M&A International.
Class claims Navistar trucks were defective

Class claims Navistar trucks were defective

N&C Transportation Ltd. launched a class action against Navistar International Corp., Navistar Inc., Navistar Canada Inc. and Harbour International Trucks Ltd. over alleged defects in the companies’ heavy-duty tractor-trailer trucks.
Tsilhqot'in case is not a template for resolving all First Nations land disputes

Tsilhqot'in case is not a template for resolving all First Nations land disputes

Pursuing a solution through the courts costs as much time and money as staying in the treaty process, experts say