Economy
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Businesses see red as B.C.’s minimum wage climbs, but labour says it’s not enoughSurging inflation this year has meant the minimum wage in B.C. climbed 6.9 per cent to $16.75 Thursday. Labour and business groups had conflicting reaction to the move.Economy6 hours
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S&P/TSX composite gains 100 points on energy and base metals; U.S. markets also riseThe S&P/TSX composite index closed up 100.01 points at 19,672.25.Economy9 hours
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Inventures 2023: an event focused on the futureA conference focused on the future is being held in Calgary May 31-June 2. Inventures 2023 is a place for global speakers, thinkers, inventors and investors to collaborate.EconomyMay 31
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S&P/TSX composite down almost 170 points in broad based declineThe S&P/TSX composite index was down 167.46 points at 19,572.24.EconomyMay 31
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points as price of oil fallsThe S&P/TSX composite index was down 228.25 points at 19,739.70.EconomyMay 30
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S&P/TSX composite makes modest gain Monday, U.S. markets closed for long weekendThe S&P/TSX composite index closed up 47.64 points at 19,967.95.EconomyMay 29
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S&P/TSX composite rises almost 150 points Friday, U.S. markets also gainThe S&P/TSX composite index was up 146.23 points at 19,920.31.EconomyMay 26
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Alberta election: Business groups say political ‘divisiveness’ threatens economyAs the Alberta election heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future.PoliticsMay 26
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Lululemon to expand Vancouver HQ, add 2,600 new jobs over five yearsVancouver-based company Lululemon says it will expand its headquarters in the city and create 2,600 jobs over the next five years.EconomyMay 25
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S&P/TSX composite weighed down by losses in energy and telecom; U.S. markets mixedThe S&P/TSX composite index was down 153.61 points at 19,774.08.EconomyMay 25
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