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Twitter argues it’s ‘not a publisher’ in response to B.C. billionaire Frank Giustra defamation case

Twitter argues it’s ‘not a publisher’ in response to B.C. billionaire Frank Giustra defamation case

Some allegedly defamatory tweets either ‘incoherent’ or ‘made in jest,’ according to response filed in B.C. courts
Mystery continues over New Westminster fire chief’s retirement

Mystery continues over New Westminster fire chief’s retirement

New Westminster’s secrecy over emails leading up to departure of top firefighter is "concerning," mayoral hopeful says
Site C went beyond halfway mark without a fraud risk assessment: auditor

Site C went beyond halfway mark without a fraud risk assessment: auditor

‘There is a risk that some fraud threats were overlooked,’ B.C. auditor general’s report warns
Wage increases could slow the return to normal inflation

Wage increases could slow the return to normal inflation

Employee compensation not expected to outpace annual inflation rates until 2023
How oil and gas prices are fuelling global inflation

How oil and gas prices are fuelling global inflation

Higher fossil fuel costs have many direct and indirect effects on the cost of living
Ukrainians fleeing violence now eligible for 'immediate' MSP coverage

Ukrainians fleeing violence now eligible for 'immediate' MSP coverage

The B.C. government is introducing day-of-arrival MSP coverage for Ukrainians coming to the province with visas
Past holds lessons in living with long-haul economic disruption

Past holds lessons in living with long-haul economic disruption

The 1970s and 1980s have much to teach us about tackling inflation now
B.C. Ombudsperson slams Surrey council’s move to muzzle civic ethics commissioner

B.C. Ombudsperson slams Surrey council’s move to muzzle civic ethics commissioner

The recent move by Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum's Safe Surrey Coalition to stop the city's ethics commissioner from probing new complaints until October has drawn fire from B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke
Plug pulled on electric car race

Plug pulled on electric car race

Vancouver city hall and promoter announce cancellation of ABB Formula E World Championship series race
Insider Trading: April 25, 2022

Insider Trading: April 25, 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 April 13, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.