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Vancouver dumps 'living wage' policy, effectively cutting wage for lowest-paid staff

Vancouver dumps 'living wage' policy, effectively cutting wage for lowest-paid staff

Nearly six years after Vancouver became the largest city in Canada to commit to a living wage, councillors voted to end the initiative.
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Trudeau 'surprised' that B.C. firm talks about selling cocaine

Trudeau 'surprised' that B.C. firm talks about selling cocaine

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "as surprised as" British Columbia Premier David Eby after a firm received Health Canada licence amendments to produce and sell cocaine.
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Analysis: Despite no charges for Paul King Jin, Eby not giving up on tackling money laundering

Analysis: Despite no charges for Paul King Jin, Eby not giving up on tackling money laundering

Premier David Eby says he is not waiting for action from the federal government to continue his ongoing battle against money laundering in B.C.
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In the Courts: B.C. resident’s proposed class-action targets Home Depot for sharing data with Facebook

In the Courts: B.C. resident’s proposed class-action targets Home Depot for sharing data with Facebook

Recent investigation found Home Depot didn’t obtain consent before sharing purchase and email data
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Quest University has a lot in common with a New York college

Quest University has a lot in common with a New York college

Both have received support from New Westminster-based education provider Primacorp Ventures
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B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

The failure of a massive, multi-year money laundering investigation to yield charges is a "shocking" example of the shortfalls of federal financial crime law, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday.
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BoC expected to hold interest rate next week, one year after aggressive cycle began

BoC expected to hold interest rate next week, one year after aggressive cycle began

One year after the Bank of Canada's aggressive rate hike cycle began, economists widely expect the central bank will stick to its plan of holding its key interest rate steady at its next scheduled announcement.
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Not much for business to like in B.C. budget

Not much for business to like in B.C. budget

Budget has little relief for business -- GVBOT president
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B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is "astonished" that Health Canada has granted a cannabis company the right to possess, produce, sell and distribute cocaine. Adastra Labs in Langley, B.C.
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