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Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

Broadcaster Jody Vance sues her online harasser

The CHEK TV host says a recent criminal harassment sentence was disappointing.
Top business stories of the week (March 20-24)

Top business stories of the week (March 20-24)

From food inflation woes to tech sector blows, it was a busy week for B.C.'s business community
A preview of what Canadians can likely expect from the 2023 federal budget

A preview of what Canadians can likely expect from the 2023 federal budget

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the 2023 federal budget on March 28 at 4 p.m. ET. Green technology, health care and affordability are expected to be key themes.
Ex-Liberal MP Han Dong billed taxpayers for summer trip to Vancouver

Ex-Liberal MP Han Dong billed taxpayers for summer trip to Vancouver

The former federal Liberal official met with groups friendly to the Chinese Communist Party and described the trip as House business.
More than 2,000 Vancouver civic employees earned six figures in 2022

More than 2,000 Vancouver civic employees earned six figures in 2022

More than 2,000 city hall, park board and fire department workers earned at least $100K last year, according to the city's annual statement of financial information.
Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds

Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds

Study found only one has achieved at least 40-per-cent female representation at every level, and just 19 per cent publish gender pay data
In the Courts: B.C. company shortchanged worker $41K, tribunal finds

In the Courts: B.C. company shortchanged worker $41K, tribunal finds

Western Glass Inc. reportedly underpaid regular wages and failed to pay overtime or vacation and holiday pay
Who’s Suing Whom: March 24, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 24, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
U.S. SEC can freeze B.C. assets ahead of major stock fraud hearing, judge rules

U.S. SEC can freeze B.C. assets ahead of major stock fraud hearing, judge rules

B.C. judge allows injunction claim by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against assets belonging to defendants in a $1 billion stock fraud case
MLA John Rustad running for BC Conservative Party leadership

MLA John Rustad running for BC Conservative Party leadership

The Nechako Lakes MLA was kicked out of the BC Liberal Party for his views on climate change
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