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Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the government may have to lower how much it expects to take in from oil this year, but the overall budget outlook remains optimistic.
Business giants placing big bets on B.C. vineyards

Business giants placing big bets on B.C. vineyards

Outside capital from entrepreneurs adding to investments by über-successful businessman Anthony von Mandl
Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has posted a surplus of more than $1.5 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The province says the surplus let the government pay $1.
Opinion: Only 42 per cent of Canadians are proud of the country’s economy, says poll

Opinion: Only 42 per cent of Canadians are proud of the country’s economy, says poll

Slightly more Canadians are proud of Parliament and fewer take pride in the monarchy, Research Co. and Glacier Media polling shows
B.C. company ordered to pay $18K over unpaid overtime

B.C. company ordered to pay $18K over unpaid overtime

Beverly McGuire had maintained her own record of hours.
B.C. non-alcoholic winemaker sees exponential growth as demand rises

B.C. non-alcoholic winemaker sees exponential growth as demand rises

The global non-alcoholic wine market is expected to reach $6.9 billion by 2033
BCBC: Private-sector job creation has flatlined. We need to revive it

BCBC: Private-sector job creation has flatlined. We need to revive it

In B.C., private-sector job growth has declined further and faster than elsewhere in the country, write BCBC authors
Who’s Suing Whom: June 29, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 29, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
B.C. Securities Commission confirms investigation into Greg Martel

B.C. Securities Commission confirms investigation into Greg Martel

The commission has confirmed it is gathering information from anyone who has been involved with Greg Martel’s companies Shop Your Own Mortgage and My Mortgage Auctions Corp.
Vancouver's civic election candidates in 2022 were on average wealthy, educated homeowners

Vancouver's civic election candidates in 2022 were on average wealthy, educated homeowners

Survey found 53 per cent of candidates earned more than $90K per year.
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