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B.C. finishes merging health-profession colleges in plan for better oversight

B.C. finishes merging health-profession colleges in plan for better oversight

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has amalgamated 11 health-professional colleges into two, setting the foundation for what it says is stronger oversight.
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Authorities shutter Vancouver pharmacy citing multiple violations of federal drug laws

Authorities shutter Vancouver pharmacy citing multiple violations of federal drug laws

Health Hub Pharmacy’s licence suspended pending completion of an investigation.
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Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

OTTAWA — Canadian economic growth rebounded in April, but early indications suggested it failed to maintain the momentum into May. Statistics Canada said Friday real gross domestic product grew 0.
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Former B.C. premier Christy Clark calls for Justin Trudeau to be replaced

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark calls for Justin Trudeau to be replaced

In an interview Thursday, Ms. Clark said the byelection loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s is a sign that the Liberal Party needs a change
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'Pivotal moment': Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling

'Pivotal moment': Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling

NEMAIAH VALLEY, B.C. — Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation says the 2014 court ruling that resulted in the first declaration of Aboriginal title in Canadian history triggered a decade of "huge" shifts.
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Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA

The Canada Revenue Agency is ramping up efforts to recover overpayments of pandemic-related benefits to individuals as more than $9 billion remains owed.
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B.C. Investment Management earned 7.5% annual combined pension plan return

B.C. Investment Management earned 7.5% annual combined pension plan return

VICTORIA — British Columbia Investment Management Corp. says it earned an annual combined pension plan return of 7.5 per cent for its latest year.
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B.C. stock market manipulators still on hook for $15.8M fines after failed appeal

B.C. stock market manipulators still on hook for $15.8M fines after failed appeal

The Court of Appeal of B.C. has dismissed an appeal from Garo Aram Deyrmenjian and Raffi Khorchidian and sided with the B.C. Securities Commission.
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Canadian M&A deals expected to pick up in 2024

Canadian M&A deals expected to pick up in 2024

M&A activity in Canada has been flat for about a year: PwC
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim turns meeting room into personal gym

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim turns meeting room into personal gym

Coun. Pete Fry critical of mayor’s "mojo dojo casa," questions use of space.
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