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Surrey bans sleeping in camper vans parked along streets

Surrey bans sleeping in camper vans parked along streets

Bylaw amendments give bylaw officers ability to fine overnight street-side sleepers $75
Insider trading: November 5, 2019

Insider trading: November 5, 2019

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 October 29, 2019. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Province invests $2 million in legal clinics

Province invests $2 million in legal clinics

Move supports recommendation in legal aid review
Former Richmond MP to receive $1.6 million pension over lifetime

Former Richmond MP to receive $1.6 million pension over lifetime

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released its calculations of estimated pension and severance payments for the 94 MPs who will not be returning to Ottawa after last month’s election, including Liberal Joe Peschisolido.
Legal aid lawyers to hold Friday rally

Legal aid lawyers to hold Friday rally

Talks are ongoing, says government, but union says they ended Sept. 30
Directors in FS Financial fraud agree to penalties

Directors in FS Financial fraud agree to penalties

A BCSC hearing still pending for others involved in FS Financial Securities/Strategies fraud
Recovery continues in B.C. housing sales

Recovery continues in B.C. housing sales

B.C.’s housing recovery continued in most parts of the province following exceptionally weak activity earlier this year.
NDP, Zarrillo granted vote recount in Port Moody-Coquitlam

NDP, Zarrillo granted vote recount in Port Moody-Coquitlam

NDP's Bonita Zarrillo was defeated by Conservative Nelly Shin by 153 votes, the tightest race in the 2019 federal election
Can a minority government weather a global slowdown?

Can a minority government weather a global slowdown?

Canada not well positioned compared with its peers to navigate a downturn, experts say
Victoria hoping to avoid legal aid strike

Victoria hoping to avoid legal aid strike

Bargaining continues with legal aid administrative staff: attorney general