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West Vancouver man banned from B.C. markets after $1B penny stock fraud case in U.S.

West Vancouver man banned from B.C. markets after $1B penny stock fraud case in U.S.

Fred Sharp of West Vancouver was the 'mastermind' of securities fraud schemes involving over $1 billion worth of transactions, a U.S. court ruled.
B.C. hotel industry struggling with labour shortages, increased costs

B.C. hotel industry struggling with labour shortages, increased costs

Prince George's role as service hub helped maintain demand for hotel rooms during pandemic
BCIT gets $16.5M for new aerospace, biomanufacturing programs

BCIT gets $16.5M for new aerospace, biomanufacturing programs

In hopes of solving labour shortages in various industries, the provincial and federal governments have come together to provide funding to the B.C.
Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

Metro Vancouver mayors ask for $500M to match inflation and growth demands on TransLink

"Our challenge is no longer just about surviving the effects of the pandemic and inflation," says Brad West, mayor of Port Coquitlam and chair of the Mayors' Council.
B.C. home sales cut in half as high borrowing costs depress sales activity

B.C. home sales cut in half as high borrowing costs depress sales activity

Home sales in Greater Vancouver are close to the lowest they can get, says BCREA economist
What tech layoffs, temporary foreign workers and boomers mean for the labour force

What tech layoffs, temporary foreign workers and boomers mean for the labour force

Canada's economy has seen a constant stream of layoffs hitting companies from the tech sector and beyond in recent months while many employers lament a shortage of workers, but neither seem to be weighing heavily on the country's jobs numbe
Tourism minister pitches reopening Royal B.C. Museum's Old Town exhibit

Tourism minister pitches reopening Royal B.C. Museum's Old Town exhibit

"There is potential for it to reopen in the future, parts of it, definitely," says B.C. tourism minister. The Royal B.C. Museum had announced in November 2021 that it was closing sections of its third floor “to start the process of decolonization in those galleries.”
Rising inflation, down-bound market demand reducing West Coast port congestion

Rising inflation, down-bound market demand reducing West Coast port congestion

But transpacific trade downturn threatens financial bottom lines at major port terminals
New CEO for Tim Hortons parent company

New CEO for Tim Hortons parent company

TORONTO — The parent company of Tim Hortons and Burger King reported its fourth-quarter net income rose to US$336 million compared with a profit of US$262 million a year earlier. Restaurant Brands International Inc.
In the Courts: ‘Massive’ data breach leads to B.C. class-action lawsuit

In the Courts: ‘Massive’ data breach leads to B.C. class-action lawsuit

Lawsuit is seeking damages for negligence, breach of contract