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Political environment ‘ripe’ for opposition this fall

Political environment ‘ripe’ for opposition this fall

Most Canadians focused on inflation and housing, says Simon Fraser University professor
OneCity in damage control over leaked chat logs

OneCity in damage control over leaked chat logs

Former city council candidate Rohana Rezel published excerpts of online discussions between activists involved with the party behind Coun. Christine Boyle and School Board Trustee Jennifer Reddy on his website
These B.C. cities want to tax your cellphone company

These B.C. cities want to tax your cellphone company

Your cell provider may be taxed 1% on the revenue it generates from your bill, should cities succeed in a court claim
Vancouver stockbroker penalized after 'Bridgemark Group' trades

Vancouver stockbroker penalized after 'Bridgemark Group' trades

Tiffany Sweeney of Research Capital Corporation failed in her gatekeeper obligations, according to the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada
After it went viral, real estate agent running with NPA hides promo video starring African children

After it went viral, real estate agent running with NPA hides promo video starring African children

A real estate agent running for Vancouver city council with the NPA promoted his company on YouTube for almost two-and-a-half years with a so-called Chinese “blessing video” starring African children.
WATCH NOW: Vancouver Mayoral Debate, originally streamed September 26

WATCH NOW: Vancouver Mayoral Debate, originally streamed September 26

A debate by five leading candidates for the Vancouver mayoralty in the October 15 municipal election. Event was streamed live September 26 at 7 p.m. on YouTube.
B.C. residents denied dismissal of massive alleged stock fraud case in Boston court

B.C. residents denied dismissal of massive alleged stock fraud case in Boston court

A Boston federal district court judge has tossed an application by six B.C. residents to dismiss civil fraud charges related to a complex $1 billion-plus trading arrangement
Insider trading: September 26, 2022

Insider trading: September 26, 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 Sept. 14, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
A year later, Kenny Chiu reflects on 2021 election loss, political future

A year later, Kenny Chiu reflects on 2021 election loss, political future

A year after losing his Steveston-Richmond East seat, former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu is pondering whether to make a comeback. “Tell me when the election is, and I'll tell you the answer,” Chiu said.
Temporary EI measures set to expire with no timeline for program reform

Temporary EI measures set to expire with no timeline for program reform

OTTAWA — Workers applying for employment insurance benefits will have to qualify based on pre-pandemic rules starting Sunday, when temporary measures are set to expire.