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SEC demands US$52.9 million from ex-Vancouver lawyer Fred Sharp after default

SEC demands US$52.9 million from ex-Vancouver lawyer Fred Sharp after default

U.S. authorities have yet to locate the former lawyer connected to the Panama Papers offshore shell and tax haven leak
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B.C. woman dubbed 'Wires' wants stock fraud charges dropped

B.C. woman dubbed 'Wires' wants stock fraud charges dropped

The SEC alleges Yvonne Gasarchis received over $1 million between 2010 and 2019 for facilitating transactions between shell companies
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City of North Van OKs Lower Lonsdale BIA for 8 more years

City of North Van OKs Lower Lonsdale BIA for 8 more years

Only 7.75 per cent of commercial property owners opposed extension of Business Improvement Association mandate
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13 British Columbians now facing charges in alleged $1B stock fraud scheme

13 British Columbians now facing charges in alleged $1B stock fraud scheme

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adds three more Vancouver-area stock promoters to a growing list of defendants involved in an alleged $1-billion pump-and-dump scheme
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North Vancouver grain terminal plans to add 15 new rail lines

North Vancouver grain terminal plans to add 15 new rail lines

Last undeveloped port property on the North Shore to hold 15 rail lines
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How will five days of employer-paid sick leave affect your business?

How will five days of employer-paid sick leave affect your business?

The BC Chamber of Commerce is looking to gauge the impact of permanent paid sick leave on businesses in the province, and has launched a survey to collect input.
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The holidays are here: buy bitcoin for your loved ones

The holidays are here: buy bitcoin for your loved ones

Looking for the perfect present? Netcoins makes it easy to buy bitcoin for family and friends
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Consumer complaints against Telus up slightly, says watchdog

Consumer complaints against Telus up slightly, says watchdog

Proportion of complaints against Telus lower than its major competitors
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Vancouver-orchestrated, $1-billion offshore shell scheme adds two more defendants

Vancouver-orchestrated, $1-billion offshore shell scheme adds two more defendants

Two B.C. residents made hundreds of thousands of dollars in net profits by manipulating two U.S. companies as insiders, the SEC alleges
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Muse celebrates an enlightening first year in Deep Cove

Muse celebrates an enlightening first year in Deep Cove

The locally-owned cannabis retailer marks this milestone with a special event on Dec. 4
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