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TransLink expands retail operations at transit hubs

TransLink expands retail operations at transit hubs

Transit operator aims to help subsidize costs with retail lease revenue
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Rob Shaw: Once united, David Eby and Peter German sit opposite on Surrey policing

Rob Shaw: Once united, David Eby and Peter German sit opposite on Surrey policing

Decision coming this week on RCMP or local police force
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Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.
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Who’s Suing Whom: July 17, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: July 17, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Carson Binda: The bus to Bellingham no solution for health care crisis

Carson Binda: The bus to Bellingham no solution for health care crisis

British Columbians deserve new options for their health care
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Australia-Canada conference The Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum opens Monday evening in Toronto.
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B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

B.C. cargo flow should be back to normal in days after port strike, says researcher

"The majority of what needs to move will move very quickly."
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Editorial: Lessons from B.C. in port reputation erosion

Editorial: Lessons from B.C. in port reputation erosion

A tentative deal has been struck between dockworkers and employers — but that does not mean all is right for B.C.
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Inside the Surrey policing war of words

Inside the Surrey policing war of words

A look at the heated text messages and emails between Surrey's Brenda Locke and NDP Deputy Premier Mike Farnworth over Surrey's police fight.
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Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 1.2% at $72.9 billion in May

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 1.2% at $72.9 billion in May

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 1.2 per cent to $72.9 billion in May after declining 0.1 per cent in April. The overall increase for the month came as sales of chemical products gained 4.8 per cent at $5.
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