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Gambling addiction behind former Squamish Nation councillor’s fraud, says lawyer

Gambling addiction behind former Squamish Nation councillor’s fraud, says lawyer

Defence seeks two-year sentence for woman convicted of defrauding First Nation out of $856,695.23
Someone in B.C. is the heir to a $1.9m estate – but doesn't know it

Someone in B.C. is the heir to a $1.9m estate – but doesn't know it

The $1.9 million estate is the largest unclaimed account in the province. The society in charge of reuniting forgotten funds with their rightful owners says the legal heirs are unaware of it
Hot B.C. housing market set to cool

Hot B.C. housing market set to cool

British Columbia’s housing market remained active through March but is expected to downshift as rising interest rates curb sales and prices. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) home sales fell 0.8 per cent to a seasonally adjusted 9,940 units.
B.C. lawyer Hong Guo has suspension upheld, still faces disbarment proceedings

B.C. lawyer Hong Guo has suspension upheld, still faces disbarment proceedings

The Richmond lawyer sought to dismiss her one-month suspension, which stemmed from one of eight ongoing law society citations
Why B.C. inflation remains a 'puzzler’

Why B.C. inflation remains a 'puzzler’

B.C. inflation rate has consistently remained below national average
Insider trading: May 2, 2022

Insider trading: May 2, 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 21, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Lawsuit of the week: Federal Liberals, Conservatives gear up for court fight over B.C. probe into privacy practices

Lawsuit of the week: Federal Liberals, Conservatives gear up for court fight over B.C. probe into privacy practices

Both seek to quash decision by provincial commissioner that provincial privacy law applies to federal parties
Antitrust concerns quash Ritchie Bros' $1.4B acquisition deal

Antitrust concerns quash Ritchie Bros' $1.4B acquisition deal

B.C. auction giant would have controlled up to 95 per cent of U.K. market, says watchdog
Manufacturing sales surge continues

Manufacturing sales surge continues

Manufacturing sales in B.C. rose 3.2 per cent in January to $5.6 billion in February, marking the sixth consecutive month of increases. Durable goods led the way, up 4.1 per cent in the sixth straight monthly increase since August 2021.
B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

Pair was indicted in 2019 for alleged conspiracy in connection with international drug scheme