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B.C.'s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

B.C.'s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

British Columbia's new finance minister said she is "realistic" about the economic challenges facing the province after announcing this year's record deficit is projected to reach $9.4 billion.
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B.C. developer Thind Properties hit with strata lawsuit seeking $1.1M

B.C. developer Thind Properties hit with strata lawsuit seeking $1.1M

Embattled developer allegedly owes $1.1M for unpaid strata fees and other amounts
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Vancouver biotech BriaCell to raise US$5.5 million in share offering

Vancouver biotech BriaCell to raise US$5.5 million in share offering

Vancouver biotech gets approval to continue Phase 3 trials on new cancer drug
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Surrey needs 170K more homes by 2043 to meet city’s housing needs, says report

Surrey needs 170K more homes by 2043 to meet city’s housing needs, says report

In strategic shift, city council will ‘facilitate’ rather than ‘regulate’ housing development
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B.C. inflation outpaces national rate in November despite cooling trend

B.C. inflation outpaces national rate in November despite cooling trend

Consumer Price Index ticked downward slightly for both Canada and the West Coast, says StatCan
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BIV Newsmaker of the Year: John Rustad's resurrection of the BC Conservatives

BIV Newsmaker of the Year: John Rustad's resurrection of the BC Conservatives

The party proved a notable challenge to the BC NDP and will form a significant Opposition—if it can maintain unity and avoid criticizing itself
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Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

John Horgan was premier of B.C. from 2017 to 2022. He died on Nov. 12 after a third bout with cancer.
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B.C. cities turning to AI to speed up housing approvals

B.C. cities turning to AI to speed up housing approvals

Gold standard is for AI to give site-level feedback with human checks and balances.
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Vancouver Whitecaps seek new ownership

Vancouver Whitecaps seek new ownership

Majority owner Greg Kerfoot has had an ownership stake in the team since 2002
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Seaspan launches HMCS Protecteur, Canada's longest naval ship

Seaspan launches HMCS Protecteur, Canada's longest naval ship

A celebration in North Vancouver Friday marked the launch of the 173-metre vessel that will resupply Canadian and allied warships at sea
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