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'It's essential': Nearly 200 beds part of B.C.'s $1B investment in mental health, addiction treatment

'It's essential': Nearly 200 beds part of B.C.'s $1B investment in mental health, addiction treatment

The Canadian Mental Health Association BC will be a large beneficiary of the funds
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In the Courts: B.C. businessman found 20% liable in $3M fraud scheme

In the Courts: B.C. businessman found 20% liable in $3M fraud scheme

Court finds he and business knowingly participated in scheme with another company
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Inflation helping boost cargo theft rebound in Canada, U.S.

Inflation helping boost cargo theft rebound in Canada, U.S.

Food, alcohol, building materials, electronics, metals top targets for supply chain crooks
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Acquisition grows Telus’ well-being commitment

Acquisition grows Telus’ well-being commitment

The $2.9 billion purchase of LifeWorks has more than tripled the size of Telus Health
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 2, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 2, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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No charges for Paul King Jin after six-year money laundering investigation

No charges for Paul King Jin after six-year money laundering investigation

A special prosecutor who was secretly appointed almost a year ago to consider charging Richmond money laundering suspect Paul King Jin has concluded there is no substantial likelihood or reasonable prospect of conviction.
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Why central banks bought record amounts of gold

Why central banks bought record amounts of gold

World Gold Council chairman expects rise in gold price in 2023
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Former minister Melanie Mark to speak at Influential Women in Business Awards on March 8

Former minister Melanie Mark to speak at Influential Women in Business Awards on March 8

The event takes place from 11:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Waterfront
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B.C. MP leads call for public inquiry into foreign interference

B.C. MP leads call for public inquiry into foreign interference

The MP for New Westminster-Burnaby called on Parliament Wednesday to launch a national public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic system, “including but not limited to allegations of interference in general electio
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B.C. and Ottawa reach $27B health funding agreement

B.C. and Ottawa reach $27B health funding agreement

LANGLEY, B.C. — Millions in immediate federal funding will make a difference in the "acute situation" in British Columbia's hospitals, especially in rural communities, Premier David Eby said Wednesday.
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