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Top business stories of the week (April 3-7)

Top business stories of the week (April 3-7)

From housing plans to rather odd developments for the B.C. labour market
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A third of British Columbians blame grocers for food price hikes, poll finds

A third of British Columbians blame grocers for food price hikes, poll finds

Respondents from B.C. and Nova Scotia were the most likely to back the rollout of a 'grocery code of conduct' meant to lessen the influence of major grocery chains and help independent operators
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In the Courts: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­crypto company loses appeal over repaying creditors $2M

In the Courts: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­crypto company loses appeal over repaying creditors $2M

Skychain was ordered last year to repay debt after failing to obtain permits for crypto firm
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Rob Shaw: B.C. minimum wage rises, possibly more increases in the wings

Rob Shaw: B.C. minimum wage rises, possibly more increases in the wings

A pathway to a 'living wage' may be the next step
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Mario Canseco: Full-time workers are stressed and feeling the fatigue

Mario Canseco: Full-time workers are stressed and feeling the fatigue

Twenty-six per cent of full-time employees in British Columbia report they have felt depressed because of work in the past year
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B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

Province loses 100 jobs after posting gains in the thousands in previous months
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Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Green leader Sonia Furstenau said the party will be introducing legislation that addresses how and when politicians can enter the private sector
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Canadians spending on travel and services but cutting back on restaurants, goods: RBC

Canadians spending on travel and services but cutting back on restaurants, goods: RBC

Consumer spending one of several economic data points that has remained resilient despite persistent inflation and rising interest rates
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These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023

Vancouver's Absolute Software is among the latest to cut its workforce this year
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Data points: B.C. retail sales outpace national average as travel recovers

Data points: B.C. retail sales outpace national average as travel recovers

B.C. retail sales outpaced the national performance in January, rising 1.8 per cent month to month
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