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B.C. public-sector pension fund to drop Russian companies

B.C. public-sector pension fund to drop Russian companies

B.C. Investment Management Corporation said Tuesday it is “actively working” to sell the remaining Russian securities from its clients’ portfolios
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Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Bank of Canada hikes rate for first time since 2018

Central bank raises rate 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent
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Serious COVID-19 infections keep falling in B.C.

Serious COVID-19 infections keep falling in B.C.

No new COVID-19 deaths were reported overnight
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COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

Novavax, Medicago vaccines can be used as safe, alternatives to mRNA, viral vector vaccines, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry
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B.C. budget ignores competitiveness: business groups

B.C. budget ignores competitiveness: business groups

BC NDP’s 2022 budget contained no major tax hikes – or cuts
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War disrupts forestry markets

War disrupts forestry markets

Russia is a major forestry exporter; markets could be in for big shift
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COVID-19 sparks business bonanza for B.C. law firms

COVID-19 sparks business bonanza for B.C. law firms

Pandemic disruption has created opportunities in numerous niche practices for lawyers
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Pandemic and climate change emergencies stressing out British Columbians

Pandemic and climate change emergencies stressing out British Columbians

17% of B.C. survey respondents felt they needed help with their mental health during the pandemic but didn't receive it
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Serious COVID-19 infections keep dropping in B.C.

Serious COVID-19 infections keep dropping in B.C.

B.C. has 22 COVID-19 deaths in the past three days
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B.C. public sector pension fund mum on Russian stocks

B.C. public sector pension fund mum on Russian stocks

B.C. Ministry of Finance says it will not ask the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. to divest over Ukraine invasion
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