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Surrey Board of Trade lobbies for mobile business licences

Surrey Board of Trade lobbies for mobile business licences

The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) is lobbying for an inter-municipal business licence system to allow Surrey businesses to operate freely across the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver tax increase being “spun”, says Affleck

Vancouver tax increase being “spun”, says Affleck

Vancouver councillor George Affleck is opposing the City of Vancouver ’s proposed 2012 operating budget, claiming that tax increases are higher than represented. “They’re spinning it as a 2.
Investors jumping at flickers of good news: CIBC

Investors jumping at flickers of good news: CIBC

As global investors look for signs of economic improvement, any sliver of good news is driving market gains, according to a report released by CIBC World Markets Inc.
Provincial legislation suspends teacher strike action

Provincial legislation suspends teacher strike action

The Education Improvement Act, introduced yesterday by the province, suspends teachers’ strike action, sets a cooling-off period and appoints a mediator to facilitate bargaining.
Tax credit fights head to court

Tax credit fights head to court

Alleged fraud, accountant negligence at heart of civil suits
Catalyst woes fuel concern in B.C. towns

Catalyst woes fuel concern in B.C. towns

Richmond papermaker’s creditor protection plan has coastal communities kicking diversification strategies into overdrive

B.C. population up 7.0%

Jim Green dies aged 68

Jim Green dies aged 68

Jim Green , former City of Vancouver councillor and renowned social and community advocate, died early Tuesday morning after losing his battle with lung cancer.

Couple sues over non-return of deposits

A West Vancouver couple has filed suit against the Bank of Montreal (BMO) over term deposits which, the couple alleges, were not repaid by the bank on maturity.

Census numbers show power shifts away from Metro Vancouver

From “Canada’s future is in the west” to “a new era of economics and politics,” recent headlines detailing the newly released 2011 census data paint a picture of a re-orientation of both population and economic activity away from Central Canada and toward the West.