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Surrey, B.C., municipal police force calls for clarity over future

Surrey, B.C., municipal police force calls for clarity over future

SURREY, B.C. — The municipal police service in Surrey, B.C., says delays deciding the future of policing in the city are weighing heavily on officers.
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B.C. eyes opportunities in USMCA as part of revamped trade strategy

B.C. eyes opportunities in USMCA as part of revamped trade strategy

Despite proximity and free trade agreements, B.C. does little trade with Mexico
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Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Tariffs will continue to go down for Canadians exporters entering the country, thanks to CPTPP free-trade agreement
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United Steelworkers union calls for answers in Kelowna's 2021 fatal crane collapse

United Steelworkers union calls for answers in Kelowna's 2021 fatal crane collapse

While the WorkSafe investigation has wrapped up, the RCMP's criminal investigation remains ongoing
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Vancouver's AbCellera draws $300M in government funding

Vancouver's AbCellera draws $300M in government funding

Funding to help AbCellera with its new $700M biotech campus
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Indo-Pacific Strategy to help Canadian businesses rely less on China, says foreign affairs minister

Indo-Pacific Strategy to help Canadian businesses rely less on China, says foreign affairs minister

At a GVBOT event this week, Melanie Joly asked B.C. businesses to seize new opportunities in Indo-Pacific as China becomes ‘increasingly disruptive’
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B.C. pub chain Donnelly Group files for creditor protection

B.C. pub chain Donnelly Group files for creditor protection

CEO’s cannabis venture also filed for creditor protection last year
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Calculating the high cost of doing business in B.C.

Calculating the high cost of doing business in B.C.

B.C. government policies have added billions to cost of doing business in B.C.
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Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. marketing firm founder sued following string of financial headaches

Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. marketing firm founder sued following string of financial headaches

Plaintiffs allegedly loaned Alfred Venegas more than $500K
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Rob Shaw: On treating addiction, big BC NDP promises aren't delivered

Rob Shaw: On treating addiction, big BC NDP promises aren't delivered

The large task of meeting commitments within the 'ministry of air'
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