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Renowned SFU criminologist Robert Gordon dies, leaving trail of contributions

Renowned SFU criminologist Robert Gordon dies, leaving trail of contributions

Robert Gordon had been mentioned over 1,500 times in media articles through his life; most recently, he was critical of the Surrey police transition process and a continued advocate of provincial and regional police reforms in B.C.
RBC integrates HSBC, reveals details about Vancouver banking hub

RBC integrates HSBC, reveals details about Vancouver banking hub

Toronto-based bank committed to create banking hub in Vancouver to gain federal approval for deal to buy HSBC in largest-ever domestic banking transaction
Prince George psychiatrist wins legal challenge over vaccine refusal

Prince George psychiatrist wins legal challenge over vaccine refusal

Dr. David Morgan based decision on being in good health and working with patients virtually which "eliminated any risk of transmission of the virus" 
Governor-General Mary Simon urges Canadians to remain respectful and maintain behaviour boundaries

Governor-General Mary Simon urges Canadians to remain respectful and maintain behaviour boundaries

Simon's remarks come amid fears about the rise in abuse online, including misogynistic, antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks.
Fort Nelson evacuees wait it out as incoming weather holds key to B.C. firefight

Fort Nelson evacuees wait it out as incoming weather holds key to B.C. firefight

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — As a fast-growing wildfire bore down on Fort Nelson, B.C., Ariel Keating, her girlfriend, their dog Louie and their cat Macaroni joined a sluggish convoy of evacuees heading south on Sunday.
Role in suspected money laundering scheme nets B.C. lawyer suspension

Role in suspected money laundering scheme nets B.C. lawyer suspension

Richmond lawyer Spencer Owen May's improper legal work for alleged money launderers has landed him a two-month suspension following findings of professional misconduct.
Haida agreement marks seismic shift in B.C. reconciliation efforts

Haida agreement marks seismic shift in B.C. reconciliation efforts

Questions linger regarding resource management, park access and private land rights
LifeLabs class-action payments of $7.86 start flowing to more than 900,000 claimants

LifeLabs class-action payments of $7.86 start flowing to more than 900,000 claimants

TORONTO — Canadians who applied to be part of a class-action lawsuit against LifeLabs Inc. are now receiving cheques and e-transfers.
Considering layoffs to balance the books? Try these alternatives first

Considering layoffs to balance the books? Try these alternatives first

If you think you need to lay off your employees, think again – you may have better options
Lack of certainty is the 'death of business': Coquitlam manager

Lack of certainty is the 'death of business': Coquitlam manager

Coquitlam city manager Raul Allueva zeroed in on the recent provincial upheaval to municipal housing policies — “clumsy” legislation that he said was done without civic consultation and has put significant pressure on city hall staff.