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Sick of extra fees online? It's drip pricing, and Canadian shoppers are fighting back

Sick of extra fees online? It's drip pricing, and Canadian shoppers are fighting back

VANCOUVER — If you shop online you're likely familiar with the experience — you agree to buy for a certain price, but by the time you check out, the cost has ballooned with fees and surcharges.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada's AI capacity

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada's AI capacity

MONTREAL — The Liberal government is setting aside $2.4 billion in the upcoming budget to build capacity in artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday.
Vancouver entrepreneur joins Dragons' Den

Vancouver entrepreneur joins Dragons' Den

"CBC has asked me to join the team of Dragons on Dragon’s Den!! I couldn’t be more fired up!"
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: House resumes The House of Commons resumes sitting this week ahead of the federal budget on April 16.
VIU is starting to shut down some of its academic programs

VIU is starting to shut down some of its academic programs

The board of governors cancelled four academic programs last week
Gridlocked Richmond Sheraton strike prompts new union by hotel staff

Gridlocked Richmond Sheraton strike prompts new union by hotel staff

A new association was formed following discontent with Unite Here Local 40; no new mediator has been appointed since December 2023.
B.C. Rental Protection Fund head applauds new federal program

B.C. Rental Protection Fund head applauds new federal program

"It's probably fair to say they're pulling many ideas from B.C."
Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable energy expansion

Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable energy expansion

VANCOUVER — The federal minister responsible for innovation and industry says Canada could be at risk of losing out on attracting green industries if it doesn't consider all options for renewable electricity, which he says include nuclear power.
Vancouver 'one of the most resilient cities' for commercial real estate

Vancouver 'one of the most resilient cities' for commercial real estate

A look into predictions from the Vancouver Real Estate Forum for three commercial real estate markets in 2024.
B.C. one of only two provinces to add jobs in March: B.C. Jobs minister

B.C. one of only two provinces to add jobs in March: B.C. Jobs minister

B.C.'s unemployment rate is at 5.5 per cent, national average at 6.1 per cent