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B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. to appeal decision giving Indigenous title over Richmond, federal lands

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the ruling could have 'significant unintended consequences' for fee simple private property rights in the province.
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More than half of Canadians want cuts to the federal public service: poll

More than half of Canadians want cuts to the federal public service: poll

OTTAWA — More than half of Canadians think the size and cost of the federal public service should be reduced in the coming years, a new Leger poll suggests.
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'Good neighbour' noise policy contributed to B.C. submarine accident

'Good neighbour' noise policy contributed to B.C. submarine accident

Noise restrictions at Esquimalt, B.C., dry dock identified as a contributing factor that compressed a work timeline and led to serious damage to HMCS Corner Brook while undergoing repairs
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Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Ruling could scare the general public and businesses considering investing in B.C.
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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: Hudson's Bay Hudson’s Bay and B.C.
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Cowichan Tribes win fishing rights, title to historic Richmond lands

Cowichan Tribes win fishing rights, title to historic Richmond lands

Landmark ruling grants decedents of the Cowichan Nation title to lands surrounding historic fishing village in Richmond, B.C.; rights to fish the south arm of the Fraser River.
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S&P/TSX composite flat, U.S. markets rise in Friday trading

S&P/TSX composite flat, U.S. markets rise in Friday trading

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was flat Friday, trading a tick lower despite gains in base metals, while U.S. markets traded higher Friday. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 2.59 points at 27,758.68.
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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Record deficits, spiralling debt and unchecked contingency spending reveal a government unwilling to face fiscal reality
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B.C. small businesses call for ‘clear’ provincial strategy amid U.S. tariffs

B.C. small businesses call for ‘clear’ provincial strategy amid U.S. tariffs

BIABC pushes for updates on economic strategy, expanded Buy BC program and long-term legislative support
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B.C. sheds 16K jobs in July, reversing gains from prior months

B.C. sheds 16K jobs in July, reversing gains from prior months

B.C. unemployment climbs to 5.9 per cent with construction and education shedding thousands of positions
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