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Vancouver woman organized a Starbucks. Then they fired her

Vancouver woman organized a Starbucks. Then they fired her

Frédérique Martineau says despite the corporation’s justification, she feels targeted
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Police allege ex-Canucks prospect Prab Rai committed 'large-scale' fraud

Police allege ex-Canucks prospect Prab Rai committed 'large-scale' fraud

Prab Rai was drafted in the fifth round of the 2008 NHL entry draft after a junior hockey career in Prince George and Seattle
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Metro Vancouver transit ridership accelerating but below pre-pandemic level

Metro Vancouver transit ridership accelerating but below pre-pandemic level

Trend is in sync with national data
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Vancouver taxpayers could face 7.6% tax hike in 2024

Vancouver taxpayers could face 7.6% tax hike in 2024

Meanwhile, police and fire departments predict combined $6.9-million deficit this year
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Richmond firm, Merritt hotel operator both lose in botched furniture sale lawsuit

Richmond firm, Merritt hotel operator both lose in botched furniture sale lawsuit

A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled the two companies failed to substantiate their claims
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Debate begins on replacement workers bill, as Poilievre stays mum on Tory position

Debate begins on replacement workers bill, as Poilievre stays mum on Tory position

Labour leaders have long called for the measure, which would cover workplaces including transportation hubs and the telecommunications sector
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B.C. opposition parties heat up climate debate with attacks on NDP's plans

B.C. opposition parties heat up climate debate with attacks on NDP's plans

BC Conservative leader says his party would consider nuclear power if elected
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Fighting inflation half-heartedly would be ‘huge mistake,’ BoC's Macklem warns

Fighting inflation half-heartedly would be ‘huge mistake,’ BoC's Macklem warns

Bank of Canada governor says he wishes to avoid the follies of the 1970s
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B.C. cryptocurrency exchange NetCents faces securities hearing

B.C. cryptocurrency exchange NetCents faces securities hearing

NetCents and its CEO Clayton Leigh Moore refute the allegations brought by the B.C. Securities Commission that their cryptocurrency exchange was illegal and insider trading regulations were violated
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BC Hydro plans major new North Shore office and works yard

BC Hydro plans major new North Shore office and works yard

The utility is about to go through a three-year construction project to upgrade the facilities that serve the North Shore
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