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Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

From a damning report on BC Housing to Metro Vancouver’s ‘weird’ real estate market
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Vancouver Chinatown gets $2.2M grant to revitalize historic neighbourhood

Vancouver Chinatown gets $2.2M grant to revitalize historic neighbourhood

Chinatown has been the focus of a number of revitalization efforts in recent months after concerns about crime levels and lower foot traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Liberal minister's constituency staff wind down Vancouver MP’s WeChat group

Liberal minister's constituency staff wind down Vancouver MP’s WeChat group

“Team Joyce Murray" said they will continue to provide Chinese-language services to constituents, but will post minimally on the platform moving forward
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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