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City of Richmond and unions reach agreement for new contract

City of Richmond and unions reach agreement for new contract

The new collective agreements provide for raises and one-time inflationary support.
Mortgage lending among top risks facing financial system: OSFI

Mortgage lending among top risks facing financial system: OSFI

OTTAWA — Canada's banking regulator says real estate secured lending and mortgages are among the top risks facing the country's financial system as higher interest rates put pressure on borrowers.
More Canadians are signing prenups, co-habitation agreements before tying the knot

More Canadians are signing prenups, co-habitation agreements before tying the knot

According to family lawyers, these marriage contracts are becoming increasingly common.
Province considering filling George Massey Tunnel with sand

Province considering filling George Massey Tunnel with sand

Marine navigation, seismic concerns could be addressed with not removing old tunnel.
Rob Shaw: B.C. can't escape drug decriminalization blowback

Rob Shaw: B.C. can't escape drug decriminalization blowback

Other governments now pointing fingers at B.C.'s failed drug decriminalization pilot
Still afloat: Squamish council to reconsider LNG floatel

Still afloat: Squamish council to reconsider LNG floatel

Council voted 4-3 to reconsider Woodfibre LNG's worker accommodation application; meeting set for June 4.
Kirk LaPointe: Metro’s sewage plant payment discussion still very ‘raw’

Kirk LaPointe: Metro’s sewage plant payment discussion still very ‘raw’

Metro Vancouver leaders are still trying to sort out who will pay for the problem-plagued North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant many months after the announcement of a shocking cost overrun
Arrest warrant issued for disbarred B.C. lawyer Hong Guo

Arrest warrant issued for disbarred B.C. lawyer Hong Guo

Twice-disbarred lawyer Hong Guo has been found in contempt of court and faces up to 40 days in jail; however, she was a no-show at her May 21 hearing so a judge has had to issue a warrant for her arrest
Data Points: B.C. employment sees soft expansion led by part-time work

Data Points: B.C. employment sees soft expansion led by part-time work

Services sector drives employment gains while manufacturing jobs decline
Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, 18% are boycotting Loblaw: poll

Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, 18% are boycotting Loblaw: poll

Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling.