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Council's 'opposition' reflects on one year under ABC Vancouver

Council's 'opposition' reflects on one year under ABC Vancouver

Christine Boyle, Adriane Carr and Pete Fry are the only non-ABC Vancouver politicians at city hall.
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B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment. 
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Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Lawsuit alleges woman 'ransacked' B.C. home, illegally claimed inheritance

Deceased's mother-in-law claims will from 1995 is valid, and leaves her all assets
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Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

Online resources can help bridge gap for young investors seeking financial advice

TORONTO — While some financial advisers might be unwilling to take on younger clients with small accounts, experts say that shouldn't deter young investors from beginning their financial journey and that online resources can be a good place to start
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Elizabeth Murphy: BC NDP housing bills need to be withdrawn

Elizabeth Murphy: BC NDP housing bills need to be withdrawn

Local authorities know more about their communities and the best ways to develop them
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Canadian Coast Guard science vessel coming together at Seaspan

Canadian Coast Guard science vessel coming together at Seaspan

When it is launched, it will be Canada’s premier floating laboratory.
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B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

B.C. penny stock lawyer barred 15 years following fraud probe

William Lorne MacDonald practiced law at MacDonald Tuskey in North Vancouver before agreeing to major suspension.
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B.C. mutual fund agent stole $115K from ill client

B.C. mutual fund agent stole $115K from ill client

A client entrusted a Victoria-based mutual fund agent with his online banking information only to lose over $100,000.
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100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

100 Vancouver police sent to protect Trudeau after Gaza protest surrounds restaurant

About 250 people showed up to the restaurant.
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Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

More competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with higher food prices, said Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, after two of the country's largest grocers reported higher sales and profits in the most recent quarter.
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