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World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy will come “perilously close" to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in all the world's top economies — the United States, Europe and China — the World Bank warned on Tuesday.
Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

OTTAWA — The RCMP says many tips from Canada's financial intelligence agency about possible crimes "may not get investigated" due to a lack of policing resources and conflicting priorities.
Fake bank manager steals thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency scam: Coquitlam RCMP

Fake bank manager steals thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency scam: Coquitlam RCMP

Victims were told to empty their bank accounts and put all their money into a cryptocurrency ATM machine
Management-led group makes takeover bid for Canaccord Genuity

Management-led group makes takeover bid for Canaccord Genuity

TORONTO — A management-led group of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. employees has made a takeover bid for the company valued at $1.127 billion. The employee group is offering $11.25 per share for the financial services firm.
Who’s getting sued: January 9, 2023

Who’s getting sued: January 9, 2023

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court. Defendants B21 Trade (Canada) Ltd .
B.C. judge scolds Chinese state-controlled airline in wrongful dismissal suit

B.C. judge scolds Chinese state-controlled airline in wrongful dismissal suit

China Southern Airlines has been ordered to pay a former manager $208,000 in damages
Looming recession, labour shortage create unprecedented matchup for new jobs minister

Looming recession, labour shortage create unprecedented matchup for new jobs minister

Brenda Bailey promoted from parliamentary secretary to minister: First month on the job
S&P/TSX composite gains 300 points Friday, U.S. markets up more than 2 per cent

S&P/TSX composite gains 300 points Friday, U.S. markets up more than 2 per cent

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 1.58 per cent Friday on broad-based gains while U.S. markets were all up by more than two per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 307.67 points at 19,814.51.
UPDATED: Glen Clark out of Jim Pattison Group C-suite

UPDATED: Glen Clark out of Jim Pattison Group C-suite

The former BC NDP premier was most recently president and COO of the company
B.C. reactivates health-care emergency operation centres

B.C. reactivates health-care emergency operation centres

Move comes as hospital occupancy exceeds base hospital capacity