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B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

The law society found the Richmond lawyer's clients were conducting transactions that were under 'objectively suspicious circumstances'
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Total Canadian debt hit new record in first quarter: TransUnion

Total Canadian debt hit new record in first quarter: TransUnion

As cost of living rose, many Canadians turned to credit to alleviate financial pressures, says agency
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In the Courts: Creditors battle over Vancouver film studio’s debts

In the Courts: Creditors battle over Vancouver film studio’s debts

The Joker financier is tens of millions of dollars in debt and one creditor is looking to collect
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Trudeau dismisses criticism of David Johnston as political

Trudeau dismisses criticism of David Johnston as political

PM named the former governor general a special rapporteur for foreign interference in March
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What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

StatCan says real gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 3.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2023
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 31, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 31, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Canada Border Services Agency wins media Code of Silence Award

Canada Border Services Agency wins media Code of Silence Award

The award is being bestowed on the CBSA for the ArriveCAN app, and the costs associated with its rollout
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B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

B.C. teachers reporting more stress as staff shortages take toll on education

More teachers in B.C. are reporting higher stress levels and this may exacerbate an existing teacher shortage should they look to exit the profession, the BC Teachers' Federation reports
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Vancouver's Broadway subway construction racks up lawsuits

Vancouver's Broadway subway construction racks up lawsuits

Contractor Basalite Concrete Products is latest to sue for unpaid bill
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Help coming for businesses in northern B.C. hit by forest sector changes

Help coming for businesses in northern B.C. hit by forest sector changes

Thirteen regional business liaisons, including two based in Prince George, will offer one-on-one support services for rural businesses and communities.
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