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Port of Vancouver joins forces with Seattle, Alaska to form cruise-led 'green corridor'

Port of Vancouver joins forces with Seattle, Alaska to form cruise-led 'green corridor'

The goal is to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission ships between Alaska, B.C. and Washington, officials say.
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Human error remains the biggest cybersecurity issue for businesses post-pandemic

Human error remains the biggest cybersecurity issue for businesses post-pandemic

Canadian chief information security officers have seen an increase in targeted cyberattacks on organizations' systems but believe the expectations of officers are excessive.
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Vancouver offshore shell facilitator Fred Sharp handed US$52.9-million judgment for fraud

Vancouver offshore shell facilitator Fred Sharp handed US$52.9-million judgment for fraud

The West Vancouver resident never responded to charges from the U.S. SEC.
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Red-tape reduction tops housing as biggest Vancouver business concern

Red-tape reduction tops housing as biggest Vancouver business concern

Red-tape reduction tops housing as biggest Vancouver business concern
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Vancouver businesses beg for red-tape relief

Vancouver businesses beg for red-tape relief

Empty stores can reflect lag in permits, rising street crime and high taxes: city’s response is plan to tax the vacant space
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North Vancouver’s Shaketown Brewing Co. is selling lagers, ales, and tall tales

North Vancouver’s Shaketown Brewing Co. is selling lagers, ales, and tall tales

The stories are fake and the flavours are real at the newest addition to North Van's Brewery District. 🍺
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Park Royal leans on diverse store mix during pandemic

Park Royal leans on diverse store mix during pandemic

Mall’s greater “depth of field,” out-of-area customers helped it overcome COVID-19 challenges
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'Blind to women's realities': Uber and Doordash put workers at risk, find B.C. researchers

'Blind to women's realities': Uber and Doordash put workers at risk, find B.C. researchers

Gig-working apps like Uber and Doordash fail to acknowledge the realities of women workers' experiences, thus putting them at personal and financial risk, according to new study.
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Video Cat purrfecting online sales strategy in battle against streaming giants

Video Cat purrfecting online sales strategy in battle against streaming giants

Vancouver video rental store shifting business model to keep up with changing viewing habits
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Optical store's struggles bring Vancouver small-business challenges into focus

Optical store's struggles bring Vancouver small-business challenges into focus

Vandalism, red tape, inflation, online competition among hurdles facing local entrepreneurs
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