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Conference Board report latest to suggest slowing B.C. economic growth

Conference Board report latest to suggest slowing B.C. economic growth

While B.C.’s economic growth has been slowing ,increasing diversification has helped the province be more resilient
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Government watchdog lodges second complaint against Johnston report

Government watchdog lodges second complaint against Johnston report

Democracy Watch alleges interim report on foreign interference mired in multiple conflicts of interest
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Rob Shaw: Eby, ministers on an Indo-Pacific mission to diversify trade

Rob Shaw: Eby, ministers on an Indo-Pacific mission to diversify trade

Province targeting most everywhere but China
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 25, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 25, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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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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