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Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Long-term strategies from the government needed to help restaurants, small businesses, according to B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president.

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps as good news for economy reverts to being bad news for stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Good news on the U.S. economy is back to being bad for Wall Street. The S&P 500 swung to a loss of 1.1% after a pair of reports on the economy came in better than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.
As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

As Liberals set up leadership race, members differ on how the leader should be picked

OTTAWA — As the Liberal party begins charting a course for an expedited race to replace Justin Trudeau, some former party advisers are split on just how swift that race should be, and who exactly should pick the next leader.
Premier Eby set to visit Washington, outlines tariff threat plan

Premier Eby set to visit Washington, outlines tariff threat plan

B.C. Premier David Eby outlines plan to address tariff threat but mum on addressing the root of that threat, namely U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns over border security, fentanyl and organized crime.
B.C. winery banned from hiring foreign workers, slapped with $118K fine

B.C. winery banned from hiring foreign workers, slapped with $118K fine

Inspector cites poor conditions, lack of abuse prevention, unfulfilled job promises at Okanagan vineyard
B.C. wineries again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta

B.C. wineries again allowed to sell direct-to-consumer in Alberta

VANCOUVER — British Columbia wineries can again sell their products directly to Alberta consumers this week, months after an interprovincial deal was announced between the two provinces last summer.
CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: Finance Department

CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: Finance Department

The federal government says the Canada Revenue Agency will continue to administer the capital gains tax changes proposed in the budget last year, even though they haven't passed in Parliament, which is prorogued until March 24.
Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit $323M in November

Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit $323M in November

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed to $323 million in November as growth in exports outpaced imports, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The result compared with a revised deficit of $544 million in October.
Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels after a strike brought deliveries to a halt last year.
With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau's request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister.
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