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New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is joining most major jurisdictions in North America with the introduction of a whistleblower program aimed at catching bad actors in the investment industry
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Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers

'I'm worried we won't be able to fulfil our orders, which obviously isn't ideal for the holiday season.'
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Vancouver's Invictus Games organization shakes up executive team

Vancouver's Invictus Games organization shakes up executive team

Nick Booth becomes interim CEO, replacing Peter Lawless
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B.C. suspends Surrey Police Board, names administrator

B.C. suspends Surrey Police Board, names administrator

Former Abbotsford chief constable appointed as administrator
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B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

New pay standard puta a 20 per cent premium on top of the general minimum wage
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Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

Some young investors are turning to online resources such as AI chatbots and social media influencers due to small portfolio sizes that may not grab the attention of firms with minimum thresholds of $250K
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Canadian Coast Guard science vessel hits major milestone at Seaspan

Canadian Coast Guard science vessel hits major milestone at Seaspan

When it is launched, it will be Canada’s premier floating laboratory
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Defence lawyer says disgraced B.C. man Ortis worked to protect Canadians, but Crown says he did the opposite

Defence lawyer says disgraced B.C. man Ortis worked to protect Canadians, but Crown says he did the opposite

Criminal case has ties to B.C. businessman as well as RCMP civilian intelligence officer from Abbotsford
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Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Deceased's mother-in-law claims will from 1995 is valid, and leaves her all assets
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B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

William Lorne MacDonald practiced law at MacDonald Tuskey in North Vancouver before agreeing to major suspension
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