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WestJet posts $20.8 million loss amid labour dispute, higher fuel prices

WestJet posts $20.8 million loss amid labour dispute, higher fuel prices

WestJet’s second quarter losses amounted to 18 cents per share.
Bright future for Canadian Toys ‘R’ Us stores, president says during B.C. visit

Bright future for Canadian Toys ‘R’ Us stores, president says during B.C. visit

Americans are coming north to shop since the U.S. chain went under
CryptoKitties: Are blockchain Beanie Babies the future of e-commerce or a fad?

CryptoKitties: Are blockchain Beanie Babies the future of e-commerce or a fad?

Some CryptoKitties have commanded six figures on the virtual market, and the B.C.-based company behind the project says it’s attracted more than US$12 million in investments.
Pulp mill struggles long-term, Premier John Horgan says

Pulp mill struggles long-term, Premier John Horgan says

U.S. ‘assault’ on B.C.’s Catalyst Paper threatens workers, retirees
Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hammered on Wall St

Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hammered on Wall St

Long criticized for allowing bad behaviour to run rampant, Twitter has begun to crack down
Should government pay for rural buses to replace Greyhound?

Should government pay for rural buses to replace Greyhound?

Most Canadians are open to provincial or federal government putting up the cash, poll finds
Didn’t get paid today? TD Bank suffers glitches with direct deposits

Didn’t get paid today? TD Bank suffers glitches with direct deposits

Social media erupted with confusion as TD Canada Trust scrambled to fix the problem
B.C. government releases public construction terms

B.C. government releases public construction terms

Elaborate provisions expected to add costs of Pattullo bridge
Facebook faces day of reckoning on Wall Street

Facebook faces day of reckoning on Wall Street

Shares plunged more than 19 per cent before trading, equating to about $17 billion in net worth
B.C., U.S. negotiators want big changes to Columbia River Treaty

B.C., U.S. negotiators want big changes to Columbia River Treaty

Flood control deal expires in 2024, value of electricity falling
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