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Committee says B.C., other public pensions should avoid Chinese human rights abusers

Committee says B.C., other public pensions should avoid Chinese human rights abusers

Hong Kong Watch singled out BCI in 2021 for investing in surveillance camera company Hangzhou Hikvision
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Finance Minister Freeland hosts annual meeting with provincial, territorial counterparts today

Finance Minister Freeland hosts annual meeting with provincial, territorial counterparts today

The meeting comes as Canada continues to struggle with high inflation and high interest rates weigh on the economy
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B.C. stockbrokers allegedly failed in their 'gatekeeper' responsibilities

B.C. stockbrokers allegedly failed in their 'gatekeeper' responsibilities

B.C. stockbrokers face hearing for allegedly failing to see red flags in their clients' penny stock transactions
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B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul's Hospital

B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul's Hospital

The $1.9B hospital is slated to open in 2026, with a research centre to be built adjacent to it
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Fitness World touts growth since it dropped Steve Nash's name

Fitness World touts growth since it dropped Steve Nash's name

Company was mired in insolvency proceedings during the pandemic
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Amazon delivery drivers accused of stealing packages in Metro Vancouver

Amazon delivery drivers accused of stealing packages in Metro Vancouver

The stolen items ranged from a $35 Apple AirTag tracking device to a men's watch valued at more than $600
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Vancouver-based Telus reinstates support for Hockey Canada following scandal

Vancouver-based Telus reinstates support for Hockey Canada following scandal

Tim Hortons, Esso also reinstating Hockey Canada sponsorship
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British Columbians increasingly willing to pay for private health care, says poll

British Columbians increasingly willing to pay for private health care, says poll

Younger British Columbians more willing to pay out of pocket, according to Research Co. survey
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Vancouver mayor Ken Sim gets earful over plan to abolish elected park board

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim gets earful over plan to abolish elected park board

More than 160 people registered to speak Wednesday to mayor’s motion
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UVic job posting for Black candidates only draws backlash

UVic job posting for Black candidates only draws backlash

The posting is for a full-time assistant professor in the university’s school of music
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