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Developer Westbank sued for allegedly not paying printing bill

Developer Westbank sued for allegedly not paying printing bill

Many other companies have sued the large Vancouver developer in the past year
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Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese EVs

Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese EVs

OTTAWA — Canada accused China of undermining global trade rules and flooding the market with electric vehicles Monday as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland kick-started the process required to impose new import taxes on Chinese-made EVs.
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Bigger and more B.C. family benefit cheques coming in July

Bigger and more B.C. family benefit cheques coming in July

With the provincial government set to increase its debt from $89 billion to $156 billion between 2022 and 2027, some tax money is trickling back down to families.
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On socio-economic indicators, B.C. ranks middle of the road

On socio-economic indicators, B.C. ranks middle of the road

B.C. scores high on quality of life, lower on economic well being
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Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon

Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Opinion: Post-pandemic hangover sees B.C. businesses lead delinquency surge

Opinion: Post-pandemic hangover sees B.C. businesses lead delinquency surge

CEBA loans, high interest rates, inflation create a perfect storm for struggling businesses.
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B.C.'s new information commissioner maintains 'major concern' with FOI system

B.C.'s new information commissioner maintains 'major concern' with FOI system

Commissioner Michael Harvey says B.C. public bodies choosing to charge $10 for FOI applications need to process payments with expediency.
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Vancouver councillor Lisa Dominato seeks Metro Vancouver chair

Vancouver councillor Lisa Dominato seeks Metro Vancouver chair

Lisa Dominato: "My priority is to address the public concerns over transparency, accountability, and overall governance of Metro Vancouver."
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Opinion: Government ignorance is playing into B.C.’s food industry crisis

Opinion: Government ignorance is playing into B.C.’s food industry crisis

Rising costs and limited infrastructure are pushing West Coast food processors to a critical juncture
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How 'Bears' Lair' is showcasing Indigenous entrepreneurs on TV

How 'Bears' Lair' is showcasing Indigenous entrepreneurs on TV

The second season of the B.C.-founded hit TV show Bears’ Lair launched earlier this month
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