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Lawsuit of the week: Surrey businessmen file defamation lawsuit in dust-up over $200,000 B.C. government grant

Lawsuit of the week: Surrey businessmen file defamation lawsuit in dust-up over $200,000 B.C. government grant

A former member of Simon Fraser University’s board of governors and a former director of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority are suing internet radio broadcaster Media Waves Communications Inc. and several others, claiming they were defamed in online postings and radio call-in shows that falsely accused them of misappropriating grant money doled out by the B.C. government.

Infographic: 'Making it' in America

What does success look like to others? This infographic breaks down the results of a poll of 2,000 Americans.
40% of North Vancouver businesses considering leaving: Survey

40% of North Vancouver businesses considering leaving: Survey

Transportation problems flagged as threat to economy
Big banks lighten up on marijuana

Big banks lighten up on marijuana

Marijuana legalization is around the corner and longstanding Canadian institutions that have traditionally been cold to cannabis are warming up to the industry.
American financial experts applaud Canada’s latest rate hike

American financial experts applaud Canada’s latest rate hike

CFA Society Vancouver panellists discuss rising interest rates and inflation worries at annual forecast dinner

Dr. Copper gives global economy excellent bill of health

Dr. Copper gives global economy excellent bill of health
Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 1.25%

Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 1.25%

The Bank of Canada raised its overnight interest rate to 1.25% on Wednesday – its highest level in nearly a decade.
Byelection for Kelowna-West set for Feb. 14

Byelection for Kelowna-West set for Feb. 14

Liberal Ben Stewart, who gave up his seat for Christy Clark, to run again
Michelle Obama to speak at second Vancouver event

Michelle Obama to speak at second Vancouver event

A second event with Michelle Obama has been added to the former U.S. First Lady's Vancouver schedule after her first speaking engagement sold out in record time.
First Nations file civil claims in attempt to stop Site C construction

First Nations file civil claims in attempt to stop Site C construction

West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations file two separate claims in BC Supreme Court