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Talks moving forward on key Canada-U.S. treaty on Columbia River management

Talks moving forward on key Canada-U.S. treaty on Columbia River management

Canadian and U.S. officials have wrapped up the latest round in a five-year negotiation to modernize a major treaty on flood control and power generation on the Columbia River.
Sean Jones: A crisis of trust with the science from the federal Fisheries Department

Sean Jones: A crisis of trust with the science from the federal Fisheries Department

Lawyer Sean Jones says Canadians deserve a responsible fisheries regulator
Top business stories of the week (May 15-19)

Top business stories of the week (May 15-19)

WestJet strikes a deal, B.C. inflation cools and why this long weekend will be pricey
B.C. Supreme Court challenge to provincial mining claims system nearing end

B.C. Supreme Court challenge to provincial mining claims system nearing end

Gitxaala Nation wants the B.C. Supreme Court to overturn mineral claims the province granted between 2018 and 2020 on Banks Island because it says there was no consultation
Gas prices could rise for long weekend and into summer amid fires, economic worries

Gas prices could rise for long weekend and into summer amid fires, economic worries

'It's not unusual to see gas prices go up and down around weekends, and especially long weekends.'
B.C. securities lawyer assisted illegal insider trading, court confirms

B.C. securities lawyer assisted illegal insider trading, court confirms

Court of Appeal for B.C. Justice Bruce Butler dismissed the appeal of Vancouver securities lawyer Samuel Cole, concluding he did assist a client to perform illegal insider trading.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday, U.S. markets down

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday, U.S. markets down

TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Friday, while U.S. stock markets were down as debt ceiling talks fizzled ahead of the weekend. Canada outperformed the U.S.
What a fast-growing India means for B.C. and Canadian businesses

What a fast-growing India means for B.C. and Canadian businesses

India’s role as an emerging B.C. market is growing, but the relationship is slow to deepen
Vancouver parking economics spark discussion about value of space in urban areas

Vancouver parking economics spark discussion about value of space in urban areas

Chinatown pilot project aims to balance parking prices with optimal visits to local businesses
TransLink Mayors’ Council sitting on Ottawa lobbying trip budget

TransLink Mayors’ Council sitting on Ottawa lobbying trip budget

A delegation of 12 municipal representatives visited the capital to lobby for more federal transit funding
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