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Rob Shaw: Bail reform aims to address public safety concerns

Rob Shaw: Bail reform aims to address public safety concerns

For the premiers, it responds to criticism about public disorder
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 17, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 17, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Annual inflation rate edged up in April, raises chances of higher interest rates

Annual inflation rate edged up in April, raises chances of higher interest rates

OTTAWA — The annual pace of inflation rose in April for the first time since it peaked in June last year, a move some economists say will test the Bank of Canada's decision to pause hiking interest rates if the economy does not cool as expected later
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Opinion: Replace the dollar with digital currency? Cash is king!

Opinion: Replace the dollar with digital currency? Cash is king!

The Bank of Canada is consulting Canadians regarding a digital currency.
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Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds

Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds

At a time of inflationary concerns, just over two in five Canadians not willing to pay more for organic food
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Rob Shaw: An NDP political concession to send cancer patients to the U.S. for treatment

Rob Shaw: An NDP political concession to send cancer patients to the U.S. for treatment

Government decision is stunning, but the wait times could not be ignored
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B.C. inflation cools to 4.3% in April: StatCan

B.C. inflation cools to 4.3% in April: StatCan

Province's inflation rate below national rate for first time in a year
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

OTTAWA — Risk management experts believe the likelihood of a shock that could impair the Canadian financial system has decreased since last year, but concern remains around geopolitical tensions, high inflation, unemployment and household debt burden
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Rob Shaw: Anti-racism hotline? The trail has gone cold

Rob Shaw: Anti-racism hotline? The trail has gone cold

Two years after its announcement, the line isn't connected
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