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Who’s Suing Whom: May 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

OTTAWA — Risk management experts believe the likelihood of a shock that could impair the Canadian financial system has decreased since last year, but concern remains around geopolitical tensions, high inflation, unemployment and household debt burden
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Rob Shaw: Anti-racism hotline? The trail has gone cold

Rob Shaw: Anti-racism hotline? The trail has gone cold

Two years after its announcement, the line isn't connected
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 15, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 15, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Housing data There are a pair of key reports this week expected on Monday that will help economists gauge the health of the housing market in Canada.
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Comment: Trades training in B.C. needs a major overhaul

Comment: Trades training in B.C. needs a major overhaul

B.C. needs to designate more trades as compulsory and eliminate tuition and other fees and costs to develop a highly skilled workforce.
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Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

From a damning report on BC Housing to Metro Vancouver’s ‘weird’ real estate market
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Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown's once-iconic array of storefront neon lights may soon return, after B.C.'s government announced a one-time grant towards such revitalization projects. British Columbia Premier David Eby says the $2.
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First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruling on a First Nations land title lawsuit says it did not prove it had rights to its entire claim area, although he suggested it may be time for the provincial government to rethink its current te
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B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. Investment Management Corp. manages $250 billion in investments for 2.5 million B.C. workers and 715,000 pension plan beneficiaries
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