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Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Kennedy Stewart: ‘Time to bring the practice to a complete end’
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Provincial government addresses condo insurance crisis

Provincial government addresses condo insurance crisis

Proposed legislative amendments and regulatory changes intended to clarify and make more transparent the rules and laws around strata insurance
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Province stands firm on not extending temporary layoff period

Province stands firm on not extending temporary layoff period

The province is standing firm on not extending the temporary layoff period beyond the original 16-week stretch that will end in July, but added it is open to discuss possible solutions with business stakeholders later this week.
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Meng extradition hearing dates set; hearings to resume Aug. 17

Meng extradition hearing dates set; hearings to resume Aug. 17

The full schedule of the Meng Wanzhou extradition case appears to have been agreed upon by BC Supreme Court, Crown counsel and defence lawyers for the Huawei Technologies executive. The process will resume on Aug.
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Many B.C. businesses haven’t accounted for severance, ask for layoff extension

Many B.C. businesses haven’t accounted for severance, ask for layoff extension

Extension to August aligns with emergency benefits and would give businesses “breathing room” to return furloughed employees upon re-opening: Coalition group
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Police seize $100,000 in drug-covered cash from Richmond casino

Police seize $100,000 in drug-covered cash from Richmond casino

Seizure carried out at halfway point of judicial inquiry into money laundering
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Legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

Legislation could extend emergency orders for one more year: attorney general

New act also allows for the creation of regulations that provide protections to “responsible” and compliant businesses and groups from civil liability related to COVID-19
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B.C. in best shape for COVID-19 recovery, economists say

B.C. in best shape for COVID-19 recovery, economists say

Resilient natural resource and construction companies have helped jump-start economic resurgence, but not all sectors will find it easy to shake off the pandemic’s financial devastation
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Phase three of B.C.'s restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases

Phase three of B.C.'s restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases

There has been one new death related to COVID-19 since Friday
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‘We deplore’ detention of Canadians in China, says Trudeau

‘We deplore’ detention of Canadians in China, says Trudeau

Chinese officials had criticized Trudeau earlier in the day
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