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BCBC warns CleanBC will lead to ‘serious job losses’ on path to 2030

BCBC warns CleanBC will lead to ‘serious job losses’ on path to 2030

Modelling commissioned by the province suggests B.C.’s economy will contract under policies to meet emissions reduction targets, but government says its forecast doesn’t capture the full economic picture
Canadians to get update on federal finances, new housing measures in budget update

Canadians to get update on federal finances, new housing measures in budget update

Several housing policies would be part of Tuesday's fiscal update, according to source
Vancouver's AG finds park board can improve 'revenue management'

Vancouver's AG finds park board can improve 'revenue management'

Park board commissioner Brennan Bastyovanszky: 'This was a helpful, positive, performance audit.'
B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

David Peters claimed $4,300 for mental distress and being unable to fulfil a business contract.
B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

B.C. inflation rate cools to 2.7% in October

The rate of inflation on the West Coast is now nearly one full percentage point lower than it was in the summer
Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

A wide array of professional misconduct findings, from trust account violations to conflicts of interest and misleading investigators, had plagued Hong Guo's legal career
Why M&A activity was comparatively flat in 2023

Why M&A activity was comparatively flat in 2023

M&A can be a barometer for the economy, and the economy has clearly cooled
Man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

Man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

Man alleges flight attendants made "false and defamatory" statements to authorities
Health profession opening their minds to psychedelics, North Vancouver researcher says

Health profession opening their minds to psychedelics, North Vancouver researcher says

Health profession opening their minds to psychedelics, North Vancouver researcher says
Venture capital funding in Canada returns to 'normalcy'

Venture capital funding in Canada returns to 'normalcy'

Venture capital investments were down in the third quarter of 2023, CVCA reports