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Rob Shaw: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke launches Hail Mary pass to save Surrey RCMP

Rob Shaw: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke launches Hail Mary pass to save Surrey RCMP

Doubtful a judge will accept her arguments, Rob Shaw writes
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Lululemon Athletica to join the S&P500 next week

Lululemon Athletica to join the S&P500 next week

The company will replace Activision Blizzard, which Microsoft on Friday closed a transaction to buy for US$69B
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B.C. small businesses least interested in integrating AI among provinces, survey reveals

B.C. small businesses least interested in integrating AI among provinces, survey reveals

Meanwhile, most B.C. small business owners are optimistic about the future state of their businesses
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Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says higher interest rates will lead the economy to stagnate in the second half of the year, with a new report suggesting the federal deficit will rise significantly this fiscal year.
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Bank regulator outlines expanded risk guidelines to include integrity, security

Bank regulator outlines expanded risk guidelines to include integrity, security

TORONTO — Canada's banking regulator has released draft guidelines on how it expects to oversee the integrity and security of financial institutions, including foreign interference risk.
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North Vancouver grain silo collapse remains mired in court

North Vancouver grain silo collapse remains mired in court

Lawsuits over the grain silo collapse has become a “quagmire,” the judge says
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Surrey taking provincial government to court over police transition decision

Surrey taking provincial government to court over police transition decision

As of last month, there were 246 SPS officers that had been deployed into policing operations in Surrey.
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Construction association 'thrilled' Impact Assessment Act ruled unconstitutional

Construction association 'thrilled' Impact Assessment Act ruled unconstitutional

Construction and energy associations applaud Supreme Court of Canada ruling
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Province denies Surrey policing transition contractor in conflict of interest, reveals contract value

Province denies Surrey policing transition contractor in conflict of interest, reveals contract value

Former BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald has been hired to facilitate the transition from the Surrey RCMP to the Surrey Police Service
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Macklem says BoC will have to decide whether to be patient or to raise rates further

Macklem says BoC will have to decide whether to be patient or to raise rates further

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will be deciding whether to exert patience at its next rate meeting or hike rates further.
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