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This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables

This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables

One of the first indicators of how bountiful a fruit harvest will be in British Columbia comes months before any peaches, apricots or nectarines start fattening on trees.
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62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

In every region of Canada, pollsters found a majority of respondents agree Ottawa should introduce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
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Freeland says 'housing, housing, housing' on agenda with meetings with B.C. premier

Freeland says 'housing, housing, housing' on agenda with meetings with B.C. premier

VICTORIA — Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she stopped at a recently built downtown Victoria rental apartment building Monday before meeting with British Columbia Premier David Eby, where housing was slated to top the agenda.
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Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages

Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages

VANCOUVER — Extreme cold near the start of this year in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has led to a damage bill that the Insurance Bureau of Canada says is more than $180 million.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Jobs minister admits changes needed after failure to help struggling businesses
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'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

The service says workers' mental health and well-being will be a top priority in 2024.
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Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Business insolvencies will likely remain elevated throughout 2024, experts said, as the economy plays catch-up after historically low levels during the pandemic. “We did have ... so many years of artificially low filings.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Household debt Statistics Canada will release Wednesday its national balance sheet and financial flow accounts figures for the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Construction next door caused damage to the Roxy Cabaret's building, forcing nightclub to close for six weeks
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Pierre Poilievre gets down to business with Board of Trade in Vancouver

Pierre Poilievre gets down to business with Board of Trade in Vancouver

Conservative leader vows to 'axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget, stop the crime'
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