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Mentor who became VPD office Nicole Chan’s friend testifies at coroner’s inquest

Mentor who became VPD office Nicole Chan’s friend testifies at coroner’s inquest

Vancouver Police Sgt. Corey Bech said he originally met Nicole Chan when his squad regularly visited the coffee shop she worked at while attending college.
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Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew slightly in November and looks to have stalled further at the end of the year as higher interest rates began to slow spending.
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Janus Henderson Investors to oppose Ritchie Bros. deal to buy IAA

Janus Henderson Investors to oppose Ritchie Bros. deal to buy IAA

A second investment manager is voicing its opposition to a plan by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. to buy vehicle auction company IAA Inc. In a letter to the Ritchie Bros.
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Drug decriminalization takes effect in B.C. this week — here's what you need to know

Drug decriminalization takes effect in B.C. this week — here's what you need to know

B.C. health officials insist they will be closely monitoring the first decriminalization policy in Canada for otherwise illegal street drugs, beginning Tuesday.
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B.C. to begin drug decriminalization Tuesday as province says services ramped up

B.C. to begin drug decriminalization Tuesday as province says services ramped up

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says its plan to decriminalize small amounts of drugs for personal use includes hiring staff in health authorities to connect people with services in their community.
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Psychiatrist takes stand in coroner’s inquest, four years after VPD officer’s suicide

Psychiatrist takes stand in coroner’s inquest, four years after VPD officer’s suicide

The Vancouver General Hospital psychiatrist who saw Nicole Chan the night before she died of suicide explained on Friday the reason he did not keep her there under the Mental Health Act.
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Leader of billionaire-funded protest of Surrey journalist expresses remorse for violent attack

Leader of billionaire-funded protest of Surrey journalist expresses remorse for violent attack

The protest was funded by an exiled Chinese billionaire linked to Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon
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The economics of immigration: A boon for B.C. with support in place

The economics of immigration: A boon for B.C. with support in place

Record numbers of newcomers to Canada mean busy support services, accommodation concerns and big questions about the future
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Vancouver Police officer surprised VGH didn't admit suicidal constable to hospital

Vancouver Police officer surprised VGH didn't admit suicidal constable to hospital

The remarks came from testimony during a BC Coroners Service inquest into Const. Nicole Chan's 2019 suicide
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As the BoC takes a pause from hiking rates, all eyes are on the labour market

As the BoC takes a pause from hiking rates, all eyes are on the labour market

OTTAWA — As the Bank of Canada takes a pause from raising interest rates to assess the effects of higher borrowing costs on the economy, economists will be paying close attention to how the labour market is affected.
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