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Former Steveston-Richmond East MP disappointed by Johnston report into foreign interference

Former Steveston-Richmond East MP disappointed by Johnston report into foreign interference

Special rapporteur David Johnston’s 59-page interim report recommends against a public inquiry
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In the Courts: B.C. firm loses battle over lunch, overtime costs

In the Courts: B.C. firm loses battle over lunch, overtime costs

Primex argued in appeal to B.C. Supreme Court that the provincial court failed to heed its arguments of overbilling by the plaintiffs
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Ottawa rejigs trusted-traveller program in bid to avoid last summer's airport chaos

Ottawa rejigs trusted-traveller program in bid to avoid last summer's airport chaos

MONTREAL — The federal government has rolled out a revamp of its trusted-traveller program to clear any clogged airports as the summer travel season kicks off.
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Business Council of B.C. recruits new top leader from CFIB

Business Council of B.C. recruits new top leader from CFIB

Laura Jones served for 20 years with Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. says its housing model works – I see cracks in the foundation

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. says its housing model works – I see cracks in the foundation

One outstanding question, writes Kirk LaPointe, is how Premier David Eby and his government handle the fallout
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Investor-occupants made up almost 10% of B.C. homeowners in 2020: Statistics Canada

Investor-occupants made up almost 10% of B.C. homeowners in 2020: Statistics Canada

A new report shows B.C.'s share of investor-occupants sat at 9.6 per cent that year, much higher than in other provinces.
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Avi Barzelai: So far, Vancouver’s strategy of doing nothing hasn’t improved the building permit backlog

Avi Barzelai: So far, Vancouver’s strategy of doing nothing hasn’t improved the building permit backlog

It would help if bureaucrats would work at the office more than twice weekly
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Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face an average of more than $US6,000 in medical debt, largely driven by dental bills and prescription medication, a new poll has found.
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Stanley Park district attracts real estate interest with new developments

Stanley Park district attracts real estate interest with new developments

The area west of Denman Street is seeing revival as developers are attracted to proximity to Stanley Park.
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B.C. company denies misleading First Nation about rail terminal expansion plans

B.C. company denies misleading First Nation about rail terminal expansion plans

The owner of a rail terminal in British Columbia's Interior says a lawsuit launched by the Bonaparte First Nation is a "collateral attack" on the company's "numerous" grants, permits, and licenses to operate the expanding facility.
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