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Vancouver city hall looks for more parking apps

Vancouver city hall looks for more parking apps

The city brought in $21M in parking revenue, including $17M by mobile app, for the first five months of 2023
Rob Shaw: Have the BC NDP become what they once despised in the legislature?

Rob Shaw: Have the BC NDP become what they once despised in the legislature?

The Liberals thought they were going to win forever. Now, it’s the NDP’s turn to drink that particular brand of bathwater, writes columnist Rob Shaw
Canadian economy shrank in Q3 but manages to 'keep its head above recession waters'

Canadian economy shrank in Q3 but manages to 'keep its head above recession waters'

Bank of Canada interest rate hikes have been putting pressure on consumer and business spending as they both face higher borrowing costs
Man found guilty of defaming Richmond law firm fails contempt appeal

Man found guilty of defaming Richmond law firm fails contempt appeal

Guang Tian published the defamatory statements days after a court order banned him from doing so
B.C. bug bake off — a gimmick or a glimpse into the future of the food business?

B.C. bug bake off — a gimmick or a glimpse into the future of the food business?

From beef tacos wrapped in cricket flour-laced tortillas to mealworm ginger sugar cookies, a panel of judges had their work cut out for them at the Great UBC Bug Bake Off
Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

A lawyer for the B.C. government asked the court this week to certify the class allowing provinces and territories to join their claims against the dozens of defendant companies
Vancouver mayor's budget task force report delayed until January

Vancouver mayor's budget task force report delayed until January

Ken Sim promised report would be made public in October in time for 2024 budget deliberations
Labour shortages cost small businesses $38B in lost sales last year: CFIB

Labour shortages cost small businesses $38B in lost sales last year: CFIB

Economist says staffing shortages led to some employers working more hours, reducing their hours of operation and refusing services or contracts
Vancouver lacking in accessibility for people with disabilities: study

Vancouver lacking in accessibility for people with disabilities: study

Factors taken into consideration include the ability to get into parking spots, building entrances and washrooms, as well as general categories such as lighting, the height of tables, spaciousness, digital menus and customer service
Respondents to BoC questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital Canadian dollar

Respondents to BoC questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital Canadian dollar

More than 80 per cent of respondents strongly oppose the Bank of Canada researching and building the capability to issue a digital dollar