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Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts joins Canfor board

Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts joins Canfor board

Former politician will be one of two women serving as board directors for the forestry company

Infographic: Six factors that influence exchange rates

Exchange rates fluctuate constantly. What exactly is behind this? This infographic outlines six factors that drive changes in exchange rates
Senate passes Cannabis Act by vote of 56-30

Senate passes Cannabis Act by vote of 56-30

The Canadian Senate voted to approve the Cannabis Act by a vote of 56-30 with one abstention just after 6 p.m. B.C. time on June 7.
Man accused of laundering more than $800m found living at River Rock casino

Man accused of laundering more than $800m found living at River Rock casino

Multi-agency team arrested casino high-roller Dan Bui Shun Jin, who is being investigated all over the world
B.C. law firms adding more lawyers to their rosters

B.C. law firms adding more lawyers to their rosters

But the average number at Metro Vancouver’s largest firms is still down from 2015 peak
Senate rejects series of Cannabis Act amendments as final vote nears

Senate rejects series of Cannabis Act amendments as final vote nears

Proposed amendments that failed included banning smoking cannabis in own home if kids present
Former Supreme Court of Canada judges, politicians find new careers at B.C. law firms

Former Supreme Court of Canada judges, politicians find new careers at B.C. law firms

Those who have been at the pinnacle of legal or political life add prestige to firms while also attracting clients
Database: How much did ICBC pay your lawyers' law firm?

Database: How much did ICBC pay your lawyers' law firm?

Search for your lawyers' law firm to see how much the firm has been paid by ICBC since 2009
How much lawyer leverage does ICBC have?

How much lawyer leverage does ICBC have?

Crown corporation’s contracts restrict plaintiffs’ representation options
Canadian dollar helping B.C.’s 2018 tourist trade

Canadian dollar helping B.C.’s 2018 tourist trade

2018 is shaping up to be another strong year for B.C.’s tourism sector. Propelled by a surge in U.S. visitors since August, international tourist inflows to the province remained elevated at a stellar 495,100 persons (seasonally adjusted) in March.