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Lawsuit of the Week: Arc’teryx accuses Adidas of trademark infringement

Lawsuit of the Week: Arc’teryx accuses Adidas of trademark infringement

Vancouver company concerned about logos, retail location
Analysis: Telus now on Whitecaps jerseys, but telecom denies stadium sign is next

Analysis: Telus now on Whitecaps jerseys, but telecom denies stadium sign is next

Telus is on Vancouver Whitecaps jerseys through 2027, taking the place of original sponsor Bell. But don’t expect a Telus sign to replace the marquee on BC Place Stadium.
Richmond city councillor in party video with campaign backer who supports China’s military

Richmond city councillor in party video with campaign backer who supports China’s military

A human rights activist said it was “very alarming and disheartening” to see a Richmond civic politician in a video from a private Lunar New Year party with a campaign donor who supports China’s military.
In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

In the Courts: Ford vehicle owners propose B.C. class-action suit over ‘spontaneous’ fires

Plaintiffs claim car giant’s solution was ‘inadequate’ and created new problems
High gas prices may have curbed downward inflation trend in January: economists

High gas prices may have curbed downward inflation trend in January: economists

Canada's annual inflation rate has been slowing since the summer, but economists are predicting that higher fuel prices in January may have hindered that trend.
Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 17, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 17, 2023

The latest from the BC Supreme Court
Macklem says economy still overheated and jobs market is too tight

Macklem says economy still overheated and jobs market is too tight

As the Bank of Canada monitors the economy's response to higher interest rates, governor Tiff Macklemsays it is still overheated and the labour market is too tight.
BC Hydro was on alert after U.S. substation attacks last year, FOI records show

BC Hydro was on alert after U.S. substation attacks last year, FOI records show

BC Hydro stepped up security after last November’s spate of physical attacks on electric substations in Oregon and Washington. A BC Hydro security report, obtained via freedom of information (FOI), said there was no direct threat to B.C.
Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 16, 2023

The latest filings from the BC Supreme Court
In the Courts: First Nation takes B.C. government to court over Brucejack mine

In the Courts: First Nation takes B.C. government to court over Brucejack mine

Petition stems from halted negotiations amid acquisition deal