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Five things we learned in David Johnston's first report on foreign interference

Five things we learned in David Johnston's first report on foreign interference

OTTAWA — Special rapporteur David Johnston released his first report on foreign interference on Tuesday, which involved analyzing recent media reports on allegations by unnamed national security sources that China meddled in the 2019 and 2021 federal
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Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver has received about $5 million in new federal funding ahead of its opening on July 1.
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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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Kirk LaPointe: Is it best we live in the dark? David Johnston seems to think so

Kirk LaPointe: Is it best we live in the dark? David Johnston seems to think so

Conventional assumptions did not prevail, with special rapporteur opting not to hold a public inquiry on foreign interference in Canada's politics, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Canada has highest household debt level in G7: CMHC deputy chief economist

Canada has highest household debt level in G7: CMHC deputy chief economist

OTTAWA — Canada has the highest level of household debt in the G7, making its economy vulnerable to a global economic crisis, according to the country's housing agency. In an analysis published Tuesday, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
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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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As crime concerns grow, support for B.C. police force increases, polling shows

As crime concerns grow, support for B.C. police force increases, polling shows

Polling by Research Co. and Glacier Media examines the most important issue facing the province
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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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Rob Shaw: BC United schooling the NDP regularly, changing strategy to avoid platform theft

Rob Shaw: BC United schooling the NDP regularly, changing strategy to avoid platform theft

NDP government forced to change course on several issues raised by BC United
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 22, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 22, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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