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Former Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman lands new jobs

Former Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman lands new jobs

One part-time job is at the Western Community College while a second is to be announced soon
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David Eby promises 'ease of doing business' review

David Eby promises 'ease of doing business' review

Premier defends his government's deficit spending at leaders luncheon
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S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets drift higher

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets drift higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index retreated from its all-time high on Wednesday, weighed down by telecom, industrial and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets drifted higher.
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Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier as oil prices pare their gains

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steadier as oil prices pare their gains

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close near their record levels. The S&P 500 ended little changed Wednesday, a day after sliding from its record on worries about a possible widening of the fighting in the Middle East.
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Rob Shaw: B.C.'s campaign trail is littered with policy U-turns

Rob Shaw: B.C.'s campaign trail is littered with policy U-turns

BC Conservatives are the latest to flip-flop when leader John Rustad announced the party would keep DRIPA
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Opinion: B.C. government policies are leaving small rural businesses behind

Opinion: B.C. government policies are leaving small rural businesses behind

The province must live up to its promises made to local outfitters and other family-run operations in Northern B.C.
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B.C. parties lean into ideology as Greens release tax-heavy election platform

B.C. parties lean into ideology as Greens release tax-heavy election platform

British Columbia's three major parties leaned into their ideological divides Tuesday, with the Green Party the first to release a full platform ahead of this month's provincial election.
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Opinion: With Eby and Rustad tied on economic leadership, housing will be key

Opinion: With Eby and Rustad tied on economic leadership, housing will be key

Housing is top of mind for voters in this election but it is an extremely difficult issue to campaign on
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‘You’re pathetic’: B.C. lawyer stole $1.4M from clients, left one homeless

‘You’re pathetic’: B.C. lawyer stole $1.4M from clients, left one homeless

The Crown wants three to five years in prison for former lawyer Steven Peter Mansfield who used money to pay gambling debts
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BC Chamber faces financial issues as it plans for 2025

BC Chamber faces financial issues as it plans for 2025

Chamber’s president and CEO says provincial association and its network are fighting to restore membership and revenues after COVID-19 pandemic
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