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Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry to leave post, return to academia at UBC

Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry to leave post, return to academia at UBC

Deputy governor was an economics professor at UBC's Vancouver School of Economics prior to joining the Bank of Canada
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Clinton-Yeltsin summit propelled Vancouver onto the world stage after Expo '86

Clinton-Yeltsin summit propelled Vancouver onto the world stage after Expo '86

Former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt reflects on historic visit
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Rob Shaw: David Eby's housing boasts deserve a reality check

Rob Shaw: David Eby's housing boasts deserve a reality check

All sorts of housing units are counting toward the NDP's plan
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 4, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 4, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The Gitxaala Nation says the case is about whether Canadian law is ready to respect self-governance and to acknowledge the negative impacts of B.C.’s automated mineral tenure registry
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Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

A U.S. toy creator says its hand-held fidgets have become sculptures for Vancouver-based Aritzia — an alleged violation of copyright law.
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B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

Homes for People plan starts with $4B investment over three years
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Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

The nation based on B.C.'s northern coast filed a petition for judicial review in October 2021
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Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Some experts warn that the us-versus-them language means Canadian businesses will need to adjust
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BoC surveys show economy softening, future inflation expectations falling

BoC surveys show economy softening, future inflation expectations falling

With a potential recession looming, surveys show consumers expect to pull back on spending and businesses anticipate sales will slow.
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