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Rob Shaw: No sign that the NDP government is serious about a provincial police force

Rob Shaw: No sign that the NDP government is serious about a provincial police force

The only report on it is filed away and forgotten.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce joins calls for extension of CEBA repayment deadline

Canadian Chamber of Commerce joins calls for extension of CEBA repayment deadline

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of industry associations have joined calls for the federal government to extend the deadline for small businesses to repay pandemic loans received through the Canada Emergency Business Account
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Who’s Suing Whom: July 24, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: July 24, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court 
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Guy Heywood: Proposed RBC acquisition of HSBC raises key questions for B.C. business

Guy Heywood: Proposed RBC acquisition of HSBC raises key questions for B.C. business

The proposed takeover is part of a larger problem in the banking system
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Inflation has fallen, but the Bank of Canada hasn't backed off rate hikes. Here's why

Inflation has fallen, but the Bank of Canada hasn't backed off rate hikes. Here's why

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate has returned to the country's target range after a tumultuous couple of years of soaring prices. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that inflation fell to 2.
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B.C. port union to recommend settlement agreement to its members

B.C. port union to recommend settlement agreement to its members

VANCOUVER — The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada said it will meet next week to recommend the terms of a settlement deal to its membership, possibly bringing labour peace to British Columbia's ports.
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B.C. businesses facing rising tide of economic uncertainty

B.C. businesses facing rising tide of economic uncertainty

Entrepreneurs caught between higher operating costs and lower purchasing power
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Profile: Bill Majcher, the retired Mountie charged for allegedly colluding with China

Profile: Bill Majcher, the retired Mountie charged for allegedly colluding with China

Former RCMP inspector claimed to have gained evidence of collusion among corrupt judges, lawyers and court registry staff across Canada
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Retired RCMP officer charged with helping Beijing intimidation campaign

Retired RCMP officer charged with helping Beijing intimidation campaign

OTTAWA — The RCMP has charged one of its former members in a foreign interference investigation, alleging he helped the Chinese government identify and intimidate a person.
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Data points: Lower Mainland home sales up 31 per cent in June

Data points: Lower Mainland home sales up 31 per cent in June

Soaring population growth through immigration is lifting demand for real estate, writes Bryan Yu
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