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B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

As Ontario gets on board with Starlink, Prince George – Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird thinks B.C. ought to follow: "I think it's something we should be considering."
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New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk

Standard property controls could run afoul of new rules to boost grocery competition.
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From new mines to closed mills, 2024 marked year of shake-ups for B.C. resource sector

From new mines to closed mills, 2024 marked year of shake-ups for B.C. resource sector

Sawmills face permanent closures while mining and energy see significant investment
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new lieutenant-governor for B.C.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new lieutenant-governor for B.C.

VICTORIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of longtime businesswoman and philanthropist Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as British Columbia's 31st lieutenant-governor.
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B.C. tourism operators hoping for boost from low loonie

B.C. tourism operators hoping for boost from low loonie

Canadian dollar fell to US$0.6925 this week – the lowest it has been since March 2020
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Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing

Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing

The typical excitement and celebratory vibes of a cabinet shuffle were absent earlier Friday, as eight backbench Liberals were promoted to cabinet and four existing ministers got new or additional roles.
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Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Most Canadian employers to offer bigger year-end bonuses to help with retention

Canadians continue to struggle with financial stress because of rising costs
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S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise to end rocky week

S&P/TSX up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise to end rocky week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday as markets broadly rose to end a rocky trading week, with the main U.S. indexes each gaining more than one per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 185.
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Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

If such a vote were to pass, it would trigger an election. The House is scheduled to sit again until Jan. 27.
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'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

'Definitely busier': Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday

Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced implementing the temporary break.
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