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B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

On Vancouver Island, the wildfire situation is unchanged in recent days with three fires listed as under control, including the Old Man Lake fire near Sooke.
Immigrant entrepreneurs finding warm welcome through new program

Immigrant entrepreneurs finding warm welcome through new program

So far, seven newcomer entrepreneurs have signed up for the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s New to Canada program.
U.S. to double softwood lumber duties

U.S. to double softwood lumber duties

Duties on lumber exports have already cost Canadian producers $10 billion: IWPA
Nisga’a-backed pipeline to begin early work this month

Nisga’a-backed pipeline to begin early work this month

First Nations equity stake in PRGT won’t necessarily prevent opposition to the project
Starbucks’ 24.5% one-day share-price surge contains CEO lessons

Starbucks’ 24.5% one-day share-price surge contains CEO lessons

CEOs earn large pay packages when they earn trust and have investors' respect
Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

Canada's foreign worker program 'breeding ground' for modern slavery: report

A UN special rapporteur cites reports of wage theft, long working hours with limited breaks and insufficient personal protective equipment.
'Tough out there': Eby announces plans to help Okanagan farmers

'Tough out there': Eby announces plans to help Okanagan farmers

Industry leaders express gratitude for government support but warn of ongoing challenges
S&P/TSX composite up almost one per cent Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up almost one per cent Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost one per cent on Tuesday, boosted by financial and technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher, led by a 2.4-per-cent gain on the Nasdaq.
Why humanizing AI can backfire and lead to worse returns

Why humanizing AI can backfire and lead to worse returns

While AI-driven investment advice showed potential in reducing behavioural biases like the disposition effect, adding human-like features appears to make investors less likely to seek and follow the AI robo-adviser’s guidance
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after passing the first of several tests set for this week

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after passing the first of several tests set for this week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to one of their best days of the year as Wall Street relaxed after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected. The S&P 500 rallied 1.