Business
Statistics Canada report says pandemic job losses hit women harder than men
The analysis points to a high proportion of women working at small firms in service industries
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Return to offices up next in B.C.’s COVID-19 restart plan
Tourism businesses can start to take bookings again
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Loan 101: What’s a HELOC?
Unlike a conventional home equity loan, a HELOC doesn’t give borrowers the full amount upfront
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More than 500 WestJet employees unionize in Vancouver and Calgary
Workers said a change in workplace culture after the airline’s sale was a big part of the organization efforts
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B.C. restaurants gearing up to welcome patrons indoors Tuesday
‘Restrictions end at midnight Monday so service Tuesday will be wide open,’ says B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices president
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Despite shortage, U.S. moves to double some Canadian lumber duties
B.C. industry says American builders, home buyers will pay
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Seattle-Alaska cruise ships gear up to bypass B.C. ports this summer
Ottawa’s COVID-19 ban until March 2022 pushes U.S. to act
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Opposition questions B.C.’s ‘people-planet-profit’ investment fund
Low investment returns, high tax rates for entrepreneurs cited
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B.C. provides $50 million to keep major tourist attractions going
Tour bus companies also eligible for latest COVID-19 aid
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B.C. officials set to announce more support for tourism sector hit hard by pandemic
Non-essential travel is restricted between three regional zones in B.C. until at least May 24
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