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B.C. government lawyers say NDP forcing them into union

B.C. government lawyers say NDP forcing them into union

Lawyers who write B.C. laws say new legislation would force them into the Professional Employees Association.
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Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 13, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 13, 2023

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court. Defendant H & R Orchards Ltd. Plaintiff CherryCrest Inc.
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Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. lawyer wants reviews wiped from Google

Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. lawyer wants reviews wiped from Google

Lawyer alleges reviews are defamatory
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Surrey Police officer who died at gun range was under breach of trust investigation

Surrey Police officer who died at gun range was under breach of trust investigation

Dilbag “Dylan” Hothi, the suspended Surrey Police Service officer who died at a shooting range on Wednesday, was remembered on Facebook for optimism and kindness.
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Food inflation dips into Super Bowl spreads

Food inflation dips into Super Bowl spreads

As food prices stay hot, the chicken wings, pizza, party subs and snacks for your Super Bowl spread will come with a heftier price tag this year, whether you're ordering in, going out, or cooking at home.
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Crown wants 90 days in jail for roadblock organizer who faces deportation

Crown wants 90 days in jail for roadblock organizer who faces deportation

A Crown prosecutor asked a Provincial Court judge Thursday to sentence the leader of Extinction Rebellion Vancouver and its spinoff Save Old Growth to 90 days in jail, and revealed that the organizer is facing deportation to his native Pakistan.
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Green Party MLA Olsen proposes scrapping BC NDP’s FOI application fee

Green Party MLA Olsen proposes scrapping BC NDP’s FOI application fee

A Green Party MLA tabled a private member’s bill Wednesday daring Premier David Eby to scrap the NDP-imposed $10 application fee for freedom of information requests.
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B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

B.C. adds 8K jobs in January despite heavy losses in tech

Tech sector losses stack up amid global layoffs
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John Horgan stepping down as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

John Horgan stepping down as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca

Former NDP premier John Horgan has indicated he will step down as MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca. Horgan, 63, resigned as B.C.
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'Inconspicuous' social media posts, advertorials by B.C. stock promotion firm violated rules

'Inconspicuous' social media posts, advertorials by B.C. stock promotion firm violated rules

Stock Social Inc. was found to be in violation of rules governing the disclosure of promotional materials for public companies, including via social media networks.
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