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B.C. stock promoter accused of flipping home to dodge SEC settlement

B.C. stock promoter accused of flipping home to dodge SEC settlement

American authorities are going after the home of a Vancouver man who, along with his companies, owes US$3.4M following a settlement
How B.C. investors can navigate the trade war

How B.C. investors can navigate the trade war

A prolonged U.S.-Canada trade wouldn't be positive for Canada, bringing with it the chance of a recession and a significant blow to business and consumer confidence
Eby says electricity export tariffs similar to Ontario's are not 'priority' for B.C.

Eby says electricity export tariffs similar to Ontario's are not 'priority' for B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province has no plan to follow Ontario and levy a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.
Here's the latest in the ongoing trade dispute with the U.S.

Here's the latest in the ongoing trade dispute with the U.S.

OTTAWA — The U.S. paused tariffs Thursday on goods that meet the rules of origin requirements under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and lowered levies on potash to 10 per cent until April 2.
Vancouver council urged to cool apartments at ‘extreme heat risk’ with provincial help

Vancouver council urged to cool apartments at ‘extreme heat risk’ with provincial help

City staff want to create mapping tool to identify which multifamily buildings are more exposed to high temperatures
Massive social housing-detox project in Vancouver to begin construction

Massive social housing-detox project in Vancouver to begin construction

Ministry of Housing: 'We expect to share more details about the project, including the overall funding breakdown and construction schedule, very soon.'
Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and workers through the trade war with the United States. U.S.
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets rise Friday to end volatile week amid tariff tension

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets rise Friday to end volatile week amid tariff tension

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets made a turnaround Friday afternoon to end a rocky week on a more positive note, with Canada's main stock index gaining almost 200 points and U.S. markets also rising.
BC Conservative MLA ejected from caucus after mocking accounts of residential schools

BC Conservative MLA ejected from caucus after mocking accounts of residential schools

Conservative leader says MLA crossed the line with mocking comments
Stock market today: Wall Street ends its wild week with what else but more swings

Stock market today: Wall Street ends its wild week with what else but more swings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed higher, but only after careening through another wild day. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Friday after flipping between earlier gains and losses.
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