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As David Eby replaces John Horgan, BC NDP continues to spend millions on ads

As David Eby replaces John Horgan, BC NDP continues to spend millions on ads

The biggest spend relates to the latest wave of the Ministry of Health’s $8.8 million 2022 campaign to promote COVID-19 shots
B.C. launches gig economy consultations amid concerns over slowdown

B.C. launches gig economy consultations amid concerns over slowdown

Roundtables aimed at finding ways to protect gig workers
BoC raises interest rate by half percentage point

BoC raises interest rate by half percentage point

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, bringing it to 3.75 per cent.
City hall appointee’s ‘misogynistic’ Facebook posts broke code of conduct, says integrity commissioner

City hall appointee’s ‘misogynistic’ Facebook posts broke code of conduct, says integrity commissioner

Vancouver city hall’s integrity commissioner has recommended the co-chair of the Vancouver Renters Advisory Committee be reprimanded for comments made against a city councillor. Lisa Southern’s Oct.
These B.C. mayors want 'sunshine laws' to tackle corruption and transparency

These B.C. mayors want 'sunshine laws' to tackle corruption and transparency

Two recently elected B.C. mayors want the provincial government to reform the Community Charter to better oversee city hall transparency
British Columbians feeling the pressure ahead of tomorrow’s interest rate announcement

British Columbians feeling the pressure ahead of tomorrow’s interest rate announcement

The CMHC predicts conventional 5-year fixed-mortgage rates could peak at as high as 6 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022
Vancouver city council rubber stamps $85 million in contracts in a matter of moments

Vancouver city council rubber stamps $85 million in contracts in a matter of moments

Vancouver city council rubber-stamped five contracts worth almost $85 million on Tuesday at the first meeting since the civic election and last meeting of Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s term. The only no-bid contract approved was $3.
CUPE workers at B.C. Assessment ratify new contract

CUPE workers at B.C. Assessment ratify new contract

First year provides for a flat increase of 25 cents per hour and a 3.24 per cent increase
Insider trading: October 24, 2022

Insider trading: October 24, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended Oct. 12, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission and obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Embattled Richmond lawyer Hong Guo avoids jail - for now

Embattled Richmond lawyer Hong Guo avoids jail - for now

A B.C. Supreme Court judge gave a Richmond real estate and immigration lawyer another chance to avoid jail for contempt of court. Justice Gordon Weatherill had threatened Oct.