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Former Steveston-Richmond East MP disappointed by Johnston report into foreign interference

Former Steveston-Richmond East MP disappointed by Johnston report into foreign interference

Special rapporteur David Johnston’s 59-page interim report recommends against a public inquiry
In the Courts: B.C. firm loses battle over lunch, overtime costs

In the Courts: B.C. firm loses battle over lunch, overtime costs

Primex argued in appeal to B.C. Supreme Court that the provincial court failed to heed its arguments of overbilling by the plaintiffs
Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

New funding will go toward renewal of the museum's permanent space at the Wing Sang Building in Vancouver's Chinatown, as well as supporting the facility's first exhibit
Five things we learned in David Johnston's first report on foreign interference

Five things we learned in David Johnston's first report on foreign interference

Special rapporteur has ruled out a public inquiry
Canada has highest household debt level in G7: CMHC

Canada has highest household debt level in G7: CMHC

The country's household debt has been rising 'inexorably,' says Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation economist
Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face an average of more than $US6,000 in medical debt, largely driven by dental bills and prescription medication, a new poll has found
Talks moving forward on key Canada-U.S. treaty on Columbia River management

Talks moving forward on key Canada-U.S. treaty on Columbia River management

Ottawa says its negotiators have prioritized issues such as Indigenous cultural values, salmon re-introduction and domestic ecosystem concerns
Four things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (May 23-26)

Four things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (May 23-26)

From BlackBerry's big presentation to big bank earnings
Rob Shaw: BC United schooling the NDP regularly, changing strategy to avoid platform theft

Rob Shaw: BC United schooling the NDP regularly, changing strategy to avoid platform theft

NDP government forced to change course on several issues raised by BC United
Who’s Suing Whom: May 22, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 22, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court