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Cowichan Tribes win fishing rights, title to historic Richmond lands

Cowichan Tribes win fishing rights, title to historic Richmond lands

Landmark ruling grants decedents of the Cowichan Nation title to lands surrounding historic fishing village in Richmond, B.C.; rights to fish the south arm of the Fraser River.
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B.C. tight-lipped on compliance with property ownership registry

B.C. tight-lipped on compliance with property ownership registry

Many corporate property owners in B.C. are now familiar with their annual filing obligations with the Land Owner Transparency Registry. But the provincial government has declined to say whether it has penalized anyone for failing to obey the rules.
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B.C. small businesses call for ‘clear’ provincial strategy amid U.S. tariffs

B.C. small businesses call for ‘clear’ provincial strategy amid U.S. tariffs

BIABC pushes for updates on economic strategy, expanded Buy BC program and long-term legislative support
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Average asking rents fall annually for 10th straight month to $2,121: report

Average asking rents fall annually for 10th straight month to $2,121: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in July fell 3.6 per cent from a year earlier to $2,121, marking the 10th straight month of year-over-year decreases and the largest drop of 2025 so far. The latest monthly report from Rentals.
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B.C. sheds 16K jobs in July, reversing gains from prior months

B.C. sheds 16K jobs in July, reversing gains from prior months

B.C. unemployment climbs to 5.9 per cent with construction and education shedding thousands of positions
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B.C. judge OKs investor profits 'clawback' in $316M Ponzi scheme

B.C. judge OKs investor profits 'clawback' in $316M Ponzi scheme

Victoria, B.C., mortgage broker's $316-million Ponzi scheme leads to court-ordered 'clawback" of investor profits
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B.C. residents reduce trips to U.S. for sixth straight month

B.C. residents reduce trips to U.S. for sixth straight month

Rate of decline on a year-over-year monthly basis has started to moderate.
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B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024, something that Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the government is working hard to address.
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Nearly 4,000 below-market rental housing units planned for Broadway corridor

Nearly 4,000 below-market rental housing units planned for Broadway corridor

Hotel developers also attracted to plan area, with eight projects in “development pipeline”
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Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs — days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.
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