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Rob Shaw: David Eby's housing boasts deserve a reality check

Rob Shaw: David Eby's housing boasts deserve a reality check

All sorts of housing units are counting toward the NDP's plan
Who’s Suing Whom: April 4, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 4, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The Gitxaala Nation says the case is about whether Canadian law is ready to respect self-governance and to acknowledge the negative impacts of B.C.’s automated mineral tenure registry
Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

A U.S. toy creator says its hand-held fidgets have become sculptures for Vancouver-based Aritzia — an alleged violation of copyright law.
B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

Homes for People plan starts with $4B investment over three years
Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

The nation based on B.C.'s northern coast filed a petition for judicial review in October 2021
Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Some experts warn that the us-versus-them language means Canadian businesses will need to adjust
BoC surveys show economy softening, future inflation expectations falling

BoC surveys show economy softening, future inflation expectations falling

With a potential recession looming, surveys show consumers expect to pull back on spending and businesses anticipate sales will slow.
Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

The chair and CEO who addressed ICBC under John Horgan now has BC Ferries to fix under David Eby
Who’s Suing Whom: April 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court