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Legislative assembly lawyer argues parliamentary privilege trumps labour code

Legislative assembly lawyer argues parliamentary privilege trumps labour code

The matter concerns whether the jurisdiction of B.C.'s Labour Relations Board applies to operations related to the province's parliamentary buildings
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Patrick Condon: Behold Vancouver, where there are housing solutions to be found

Patrick Condon: Behold Vancouver, where there are housing solutions to be found

An alternative development path is needed to produce more affordable housing
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Eby says he met CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in B.C.

Eby says he met CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in B.C.

Premier says he was told he could not receive information because he's not a 'direct client' of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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Bank of Canada launches public consultations on digital currency

Bank of Canada launches public consultations on digital currency

A digital currency would be different from cryptocurrencies as it would be backed by the central bank and its value wouldn't change since it would be just another form of Canadian currency
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Report finds mismanagement, risk to public funds at BC Housing under former CEO

Report finds mismanagement, risk to public funds at BC Housing under former CEO

Review also uncovered financial mismanagement, but B.C. premier says no evidence public money had been stolen
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Meta has team working to block news on Facebook, Instagram from Canadian users

Meta has team working to block news on Facebook, Instagram from Canadian users

Company says it will remove news in a way that is careful, responsible and transparent
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Rob Shaw: How the legislature turned into the Twilight Zone

Rob Shaw: How the legislature turned into the Twilight Zone

In which the BC NDP thwart the government lawyers' attempt to create their own bargaining unit
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 8, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 8, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (May 8-12)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (May 8-12)

Air Canada, Canadian tire, Cineplex and more
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Bruce Allen: We need better thinking on fixing Vancouver

Bruce Allen: We need better thinking on fixing Vancouver

Some parts of the city seem too far gone to revive
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