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B.C.'s Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

B.C.'s Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

British Columbia Premier David Eby is wrapping up an Asian trade mission that omitted China and instead focused on Japan, South Korea and Singapore, a move Eby said was to guard against "the worst" happening in the region.
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Vancouver businessman issued 14-year ban from securities market

Vancouver businessman issued 14-year ban from securities market

Vancouver and West Vancouver businessmen temporarily prohibited from work in the securities and derivatives markets after making misrepresentations linked to Bridgemark consulting case.
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Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. marketing firm claims ex-employees stole its customers

Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. marketing firm claims ex-employees stole its customers

Future Flow Media alleges several former workers emailed customers to say company had changed names
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Employees often 'collateral damage' when activist investors come calling

Employees often 'collateral damage' when activist investors come calling

CALGARY — Experts say 1,500 recently announced job losses at Suncor Energy Inc. are an example of the type of "collateral damage" that can occur when an activist investor comes calling.
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Rob Shaw: Eby's trade mission aims to find partners in alignment with B.C. businesses and policies

Rob Shaw: Eby's trade mission aims to find partners in alignment with B.C. businesses and policies

Eby finding companies abroad with B.C.'s interests and ideas in mind
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Who’s Suing Whom: June 5, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 5, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Premiers need to keep talking about the health-care crisis: medical associations

Premiers need to keep talking about the health-care crisis: medical associations

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association and 14 other organizations representing health workers are urging premiers to keep health care at the top of the agenda at their next meeting in July.
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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: Bank of Canada The Bank of Canada will release its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday followed by a speech by deputy governor Paul Beaudry on Thursday.
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Elisabeth Cooke: B.C. court ruling defines family status discrimination

Elisabeth Cooke: B.C. court ruling defines family status discrimination

Court of Appeal ruling requires serious consideration of accommodation requests
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David Long: Community fundraisers are bringing life to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

David Long: Community fundraisers are bringing life to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Events and community fundraising are fun, but not the answer, writes David Long
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