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In the Courts: B.C. real estate investment firm treated minority shareholder unfairly, says judge

In the Courts: B.C. real estate investment firm treated minority shareholder unfairly, says judge

Huntly Investments obstructed shareholder’s efforts to sell its shares, court finds
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April

Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April

OTTAWA — Canada merchandise trade surplus increased to $1.9 billion in April, helped by higher exports of gold, oil and cars and light trucks, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The result followed a revised surplus of $231 million in March.
Rob Shaw: Watchdogs suggest a larger government role in selling decriminalized drugs

Rob Shaw: Watchdogs suggest a larger government role in selling decriminalized drugs

The musings of Dr. Bonnie Henry, Lisa Lapointe and Jennifer Charlesworth create a difficult task for the NDP government
B.C.’s high-tech unicorns mauled by bear market that continues to linger

B.C.’s high-tech unicorns mauled by bear market that continues to linger

The bubble that floated at least 14 unicorn companies to big valuations popped in the latter half of 2022
Who’s Suing Whom: June 7, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 7, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Teck Resources receives indications of interest for steelmaking coal business

Teck Resources receives indications of interest for steelmaking coal business

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it has received an unspecified number of "indications of interest" for potential deals on a spinoff of its coal assets as it seeks alternatives to the unsolicited takeover bid being pushed by Glencore.
Known travellers from 13 more countries can skip visa to come to Canada: minister

Known travellers from 13 more countries can skip visa to come to Canada: minister

OTTAWA — Low-risk travellers from 13 more countries will be able to skip a visa application if they want to visit Canada, the immigration minister announced Tuesday.
Internal docs suggest Trudeau wants China blocked from Pacific Rim trade deal

Internal docs suggest Trudeau wants China blocked from Pacific Rim trade deal

OTTAWA — While the Liberals insist a Pacific Rim trade bloc should welcome any country that meets its standards, an internal document suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants China kept out of the deal.
Bruce Allen: The condo proposal for Keefer Street needs to be approved

Bruce Allen: The condo proposal for Keefer Street needs to be approved

The Beedie proposal is a good place for Chinatown revitalization to proceed
Kirk LaPointe: If trade with Asia is the future, why did B.C. nix its trade program?

Kirk LaPointe: If trade with Asia is the future, why did B.C. nix its trade program?

We may never know why the province chose to shutter what was a small investment for a large return, writes Kirk LaPointe
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