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Bank of Canada deputy governor to leave post, return to academia at UBC

Bank of Canada deputy governor to leave post, return to academia at UBC

Deputy governor was an economics professor at UBC's Vancouver School of Economics prior to joining the Bank of Canada
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 4, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 4, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Clinton-Yeltsin summit propelled Vancouver onto the world stage after Expo '86

Clinton-Yeltsin summit propelled Vancouver onto the world stage after Expo '86

It was springtime in Vancouver, a time for renewal in more ways than one. The Cold War was over, the United States had new residents at the White House and Russia’s first president was in his second year at the Kremlin.
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Sing Tao Media Group Canada appoints new CEO and leadership team

Sing Tao Media Group Canada appoints new CEO and leadership team

New CEO Anson Wong said the media company will focus on digital products and local news
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The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The Gitxaala Nation says the case is about whether Canadian law is ready to respect self-governance and to acknowledge the negative impacts of B.C.’s automated mineral tenure registry
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Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

A U.S. toy creator says its hand-held fidgets have become sculptures for Vancouver-based Aritzia — an alleged violation of copyright law.
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B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

Homes for People plan starts with $4B investment over three years
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Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Some experts warn that the us-versus-them language means Canadian businesses will need to adjust
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 3, 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

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Will the latest jobs numbers sway the economic outlook for B.C.?
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