Biv News Quiz, January 22, 2016

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1. The prices in what consumer sector fell in December, according to Statistics Canada's latest inflation data?

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What is behind the latest inflation data? Read more here: http://ow.ly/XpTsq

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Biv News Quiz, January 22, 2016 - Quiz

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2. Why did De Beers lower the price of its diamonds at its first sale of 2016?

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Learn more about the dip in the price of this gem here: http://ow.ly/XpU5S

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3. According to Veterinarian Nick Shaw, the president of the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia, a drop in pet ownership in Canada between 2010 and 2014 could be attributed to:

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Read more about the strengthening vet industry here: http://ow.ly/XpPDN

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4. What factor helped drive strong retail sales in Canada in November?

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Read more about Canada's strong retail sales in November here: http://ow.ly/XpVgg

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5. What was the province's average unemployment rate in 2015?

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Read more about the labour market in Canada and B.C. here: http://ow.ly/XpRQJ

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6. What is not included in B.C.'s newly unveiled technology strategy?

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What is included in B.C.'s tech strategy? Find out here: http://ow.ly/XpPWu

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7. What organization is accusing Apple, Sony and Samsung of using child labour?

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Find out more about these controversial allegations here: http://ow.ly/XpSo4

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8. What will the City of Vancouver's new green and digital demonstration program offer to entrepreneurs? 

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Vancouver plans to let tech entrepreneurs use city property to demonstrate innovations. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/XpQoU

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9. How many film and TV tax credit applications did Creative BC process in 2014-15?

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Find out more about this and B.C. film and TV's blockbuster year here: http://ow.ly/XpRbp

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10. How much additional funding has been earmarked by the provincial government to teach coding to K-12 students in B.C.?

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Read more about this initiative here: http://ow.ly/XpRy9

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The prices in what consumer sector fell in December, according to...
Why did De Beers lower the price of its diamonds at its first sale of...
According to Veterinarian Nick Shaw, the president of the College of...
What factor helped drive strong retail sales in Canada in November?
What was the province's average unemployment rate in 2015?
What is not included in B.C.'s newly unveiled technology strategy?
What organization is accusing Apple, Sony and Samsung of using child...
What will the City of Vancouver's new green and digital demonstration...
How many film and TV tax credit applications did Creative BC process...
How much additional funding has been earmarked by the provincial...
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