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Securities commission orders West Van company head to resign

Securities commission orders West Van company head to resign

Dunn crowdfunded over $17,000 from investors without telling them about his history with the securities regulator
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 19, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 19, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

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Vancouver-made hangover cure pill gets Health Canada approval

Vancouver-made hangover cure pill gets Health Canada approval

Drinks on them!
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Feds finalize Visa, Mastercard agreements lowering fees for small businesses

Feds finalize Visa, Mastercard agreements lowering fees for small businesses

OTTAWA — The federal government has finalized agreements with Visa and Mastercard that will see small businesses pay lower credit card transaction fees, it announced Thursday.
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Bank of Canada highlights risk of bank sector stresses, high household debt

Bank of Canada highlights risk of bank sector stresses, high household debt

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he has no plans to cut interest rates any time soon, even as higher rates intensify risks associated with household debt and vulnerabilities in the Canadian financial system.
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Here's how much Metro Vancouver drivers can expect to pay for gas this long weekend

Here's how much Metro Vancouver drivers can expect to pay for gas this long weekend

Plus where to find the cheapest gas
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Finding missing millions: Martel given deadline to co-operate with receiver

Finding missing millions: Martel given deadline to co-operate with receiver

Judge made it clear Wednesday that she has had enough of Martel’s lack of co-operation in the effort to find millions of dollars of clients’ money.
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 18, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 18, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners

Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners

VANCOUVER — In an era inundated with scams involving mysterious princes or easy fortunes — if you just hand over a few bucks in advance — you're probably right to be wary of anyone offering free money.
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