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In the Courts: Hootsuite can skirt PST on certain services, judge rules

In the Courts: Hootsuite can skirt PST on certain services, judge rules

B.C. ministry argued four services constituted telecommunications or software, and were taxable by the province
Fishing and hunting guides angling for banner year and increased interest in outdoor activities

Fishing and hunting guides angling for banner year and increased interest in outdoor activities

Three years after border closures clobbered B.C.’s tourism industry, hunting and fishing guides and lodges in B.C. say they are hoping for a banner year in 2023, as Americans and other international anglers and big-game hunters return in force.
Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of King Charles: Trudeau

Canada will hold special ceremony to mark May 6 coronation of King Charles: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hold a special ceremony marking the coronation of King Charles on May 6. The ceremony in Ottawa will be one of several events held over two days as Canada marks the investiture of its new monarch.
Who’s Suing Whom: March 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Global banking-system jitters prompt look at B.C.

Canadian banks seen as stable, although deposit-insurance threshold is less than in the U.S.
Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

Chinese billionaire charged with $1B fraud solicited B.C. investors

An email and website for possible victims of Ho Wan Kwok's alleged crimes have been set up
B.C. struggling to regain pre-pandemic tourist levels

B.C. struggling to regain pre-pandemic tourist levels

Restored flight routes, provincial marketing campaigns help lure visitors
In the Courts: Why Adastra’s cocaine claims are no laughing matter to B.C. investor

In the Courts: Why Adastra’s cocaine claims are no laughing matter to B.C. investor

Trevor Silverwood claims the Langley company misled investors by implying it could sell cocaine to the public
Who’s Suing Whom: March 15, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 15, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
TikTok is now banned on Vancouver city hall devices

TikTok is now banned on Vancouver city hall devices

Two weeks after federal and B.C. officials announced restrictions against TikTok on government devices over fears of Chinese government surveillance, the City of Vancouver banned the video app on employee devices.