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B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

Montecristo Jewellers has retail locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond; it had appealed a decision from Fintrac that it had violated four aspects of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Mike Farnworth: "The products they're selling are illegal in this country, and they are leaving themselves open to be raided by the police."
Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Municipalities forced to 'rejig' systems, navigate capacity issues and work around a one-size-fits-all approach.
Fresh Cut Grass to take The Backyard stage

Fresh Cut Grass to take The Backyard stage

A new Squamish alt-rock cover band will debut at The Backyard on March 8; Trickster’s Hideout show coming on April 5.
B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

Entrepreneurs no longer need to make insurance claims to be eligible for Securing Small Business Rebate Program payouts.
Editorial: Let it snow, Squamish

Editorial: Let it snow, Squamish

No snow up high in the mountains means no meltwater coming into our potable water reserves later in the year. We need that snow.
Whistler woman who smashed drink glass in another woman’s face pleads guilty to assault

Whistler woman who smashed drink glass in another woman’s face pleads guilty to assault

Claire Aspinall sentenced to 12 months probation on March 1
NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget

NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats want the government to fund a national school food program in the upcoming budget — and for Liberals to fulfil their election promise to put one in place.
Tight-lipped Bank of Canada holds key rate at 5%, says it's too early to cut rates

Tight-lipped Bank of Canada holds key rate at 5%, says it's too early to cut rates

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada brushed off questions about rate cuts as it held its policy rate at five per cent, arguing inflation is still too high to justify lower borrowing costs.
After losing daughter, Squamish mom reintroduces Safe Care Act

After losing daughter, Squamish mom reintroduces Safe Care Act

Brenda Doherty and MLA Jordan Sturdy unveil bill intended to protect minors struggling with mental health and addiction challenges.
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