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Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver a local legacy of historic 1998 deal

Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver a local legacy of historic 1998 deal

On the 25-year anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, a visiting Irish politician looks back at peace deal, and toward potential for unity
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Financial system has to adjust to higher interest rates, Macklem says

Financial system has to adjust to higher interest rates, Macklem says

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, followed by other financial institutions, has raised concerns about the implications of rapid interest rate hiking on financial stability
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B.C. First Nations health gets $8.2B in federal funding to fix 'disparities'

B.C. First Nations health gets $8.2B in federal funding to fix 'disparities'

PM says announcement is about ensuring First Nations have the best possible health outcomes
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A look at the bargaining demands ahead of potential strike by federal civil servants

A look at the bargaining demands ahead of potential strike by federal civil servants

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says workers are ready to strike at any time
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BC Liberals file final financial report before rebranding as BC United

BC Liberals file final financial report before rebranding as BC United

The party brought in around $4 million in revenue last year, and spent $591,000 on its leadership election in early 2022
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Crown lawyer suggests negotiations process if province loses mining claims challenge

Crown lawyer suggests negotiations process if province loses mining claims challenge

The Gitxaala Nation wants the B.C. Supreme Court to overturn mineral claims granted between 2018 and 2020 on Banks Island because it says there was no consultation
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 14, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 14, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Canadian bank the world's top fossil fuel financier, report finds

Canadian bank the world's top fossil fuel financier, report finds

The Royal Bank of Canada was found to be the number one financing institution backing fossil fuel projects, a new report has found. The bank is currently facing an investigation by the Competition Bureau for greenwashing.
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Save-on-Foods considering selling wine on Vancouver stores' shelves

Save-on-Foods considering selling wine on Vancouver stores' shelves

Move follows city council voting to end city's moratorium banning wine on grocery store shelves
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Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says workers are ready to strike at any time
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