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Human error remains the biggest cybersecurity issue for businesses post-pandemic

Human error remains the biggest cybersecurity issue for businesses post-pandemic

Canadian chief information security officers have seen an increase in targeted cyberattacks on organizations' systems but believe the expectations of officers are excessive.
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Are you moving? BBB has a list of tips before the big day

Are you moving? BBB has a list of tips before the big day

Over the past year, the Better Business Bureau has received several reports of moving frauds on its tool BBB Scam Tracker.
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Buyers lined up 'down the street' for Coquitlam home that sold $500K over asking

Buyers lined up 'down the street' for Coquitlam home that sold $500K over asking

Listing agent for house in Cape Horn neighbourhood of Coquitlam, that sold for $500K over asking, says market started to cool slightly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
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Red-tape reduction tops housing as biggest Vancouver business concern

Red-tape reduction tops housing as biggest Vancouver business concern

Red-tape reduction tops housing as biggest Vancouver business concern
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High-voltage shock leaves Port Coquitlam window cleaner with serious injuries

High-voltage shock leaves Port Coquitlam window cleaner with serious injuries

A company has been fined $5,000 after WorkSafeBC determined the new employee had not received proper hazard training.
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Vancouver businesses beg for red-tape relief

Vancouver businesses beg for red-tape relief

Empty stores can reflect lag in permits, rising street crime and high taxes: city’s response is plan to tax the vacant space
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Battle of the wings about to start in Port Coquitlam with new Canadian franchise

Battle of the wings about to start in Port Coquitlam with new Canadian franchise

A new restaurant is coming to Port Coquitlam's Fremont Village, with the leasing of space in the outdoor mall operated by the Onni Group.
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'Blind to women's realities': Uber and Doordash put workers at risk, find B.C. researchers

'Blind to women's realities': Uber and Doordash put workers at risk, find B.C. researchers

Gig-working apps like Uber and Doordash fail to acknowledge the realities of women workers' experiences, thus putting them at personal and financial risk, according to new study.
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Seven-day Vancouver International Wine festival readies for launch

Seven-day Vancouver International Wine festival readies for launch

City’s largest food and wine event since pandemic started set to start May 16
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Here's the latest fried chicken giant to tempt taste buds in Coquitlam

Here's the latest fried chicken giant to tempt taste buds in Coquitlam

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, the American fried chicken chain, plans to duke it out with other fried chicken joints in the popular quick service restaurant market.
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