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Insolvencies in Canada in March up 28.3% year-over-year, report says

Insolvencies in Canada in March up 28.3% year-over-year, report says

Tally also up 28.1 per cent from 9,526 in February this year
In the Courts: Creator of B.C. overdose app ordered to repay $158K loan

In the Courts: Creator of B.C. overdose app ordered to repay $158K loan

Plaintiff sought interest rate nearing 70 per cent in one case
Rob Shaw: Late in the day, David Eby recognizes broad public concern on open drug use

Rob Shaw: Late in the day, David Eby recognizes broad public concern on open drug use

The premier promises to do something to deal with public safety
First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

Judge says there 'may be areas' the nation can establish in its claim
Federal government to review Atira Women's Resource Society in aftermath of BC Housing audit

Federal government to review Atira Women's Resource Society in aftermath of BC Housing audit

A report found former BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay shifted funding to Atira Women’s Resource Society, which is led by his wife Janice Abbott
Inflation likely slowed again in April, but economists say wage growth a top concern

Inflation likely slowed again in April, but economists say wage growth a top concern

A combination of easing global pressures and higher interest rates have brought inflation down significantly since last summer
B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. Investment Management Corp. manages $250 billion in investments for 2.5 million B.C. workers and 715,000 pension plan beneficiaries
Who’s Suing Whom: May 12, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 12, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Jane Talbot named president and CEO of Downtown Van

Jane Talbot named president and CEO of Downtown Van

She served as interim CEO for the last six months at the non-profit organization
Former NDP cabinet minister joins BC United

Former NDP cabinet minister joins BC United

Harry Lali says he now believes the best interests of the province, especially resource-dependent, rural communities, would be served by a BC United government