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Vancouver Jewish school asks Shaw to ID anonymous e-mailer

Vancouver Jewish school asks Shaw to ID anonymous e-mailer

After alleged scurrilous claims circulate online, Talmud Torah files lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court
NDP MLA on riding-hailing committee accused of conflict of interest

NDP MLA on riding-hailing committee accused of conflict of interest

An NDP MLA is facing conflict-of-interest allegations because he sits on a committee discussing ride hailing despite the fact that his father owns a Bluebird taxi in Victoria. Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North, is facing pressure from the B.C.
Son evicts mom who paid down payment, contributed to mortgage on shared house

Son evicts mom who paid down payment, contributed to mortgage on shared house

A son and mother who bought an Abbotsford house together have been ordered to sell the shared residence after he evicted her, claiming the home was his – although she made the down payment and contributed toward the mortgage. B.C.
B.C. wage hikes, hiring growth decelerate

B.C. wage hikes, hiring growth decelerate

The latest establishment survey data from Statistics Canada pointed to gains in wages and hiring in B.C., but with abated upward momentum. Average weekly earnings rose 0.2% in November to $983.05, following a 0.6% increase the previous month.
Government addresses public trust issue in Throne Speech

Government addresses public trust issue in Throne Speech

Government business overshadowed by spending scandal in legislature
Health funding fight lands First Nations service providers in court

Health funding fight lands First Nations service providers in court

Fight includes allegations of defamation, workplace bullying, inadequate oversight
Vancouver’s Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns from cabinet

Vancouver’s Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns from cabinet

Abrupt departure follows allegations that the prime minister improperly tried to influence her when she was justice minister
Free parking at hospitals brings logistical challenges

Free parking at hospitals brings logistical challenges

Province’s health authorities raised $34.3 million from parking last year
Vancouver Art Gallery staff back to work with new agreement

Vancouver Art Gallery staff back to work with new agreement

The new four-year agreement comes after a week of strike action, and months of negotiations
Businesses want government to table tax competitiveness

Businesses want government to table tax competitiveness

Business, industry leaders want to see lower taxes and greater incentives in upcoming B.C. and Canadian budgets