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Single B.C. legal regulator legislation delayed to spring 2024

Single B.C. legal regulator legislation delayed to spring 2024

A new, single regulator for legal service providers would be in line with regulatory changes to other professions in B.C. over the past three years; but lawyers have voiced concerns about independence from government
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B.C. premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

B.C. premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

Eby's visit comes as British Columbia nears the end of a record-breaking wildfire season
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Report finds long-term facilities' profit outpacing staff, care costs in B.C.

Report finds long-term facilities' profit outpacing staff, care costs in B.C.

Profits up 113% over five years among 181 facilities examined
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B.C. allows cannabis producers to give samples to retailers

B.C. allows cannabis producers to give samples to retailers

Legal change takes effect immediately, comes in time for a Victoria conference in October
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Knowing where your money is going proves crucial to supporting Indigenous businesses

Knowing where your money is going proves crucial to supporting Indigenous businesses

'So many of us are grounded in the community even when we're confined within capitalism.'
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BCGEU sues ex-treasurer over alleged misappropriation of $175K

BCGEU sues ex-treasurer over alleged misappropriation of $175K

Union claims Lois Higgins, the former treasurer of its community social services members, breached a settlement agreement that had 'resolved' differences around nearly $175,000 in misappropriated union funds
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Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction

Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction

At the core is a desire to look ahead seven generations
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Sikh groups ask Canadian political parties to present 'united front' against India

Sikh groups ask Canadian political parties to present 'united front' against India

Trudeau revealed in Parliament last week that Canadian intelligence services were investigating possible ties between the Indian government and the fatal shooting of a Canadian in B.C. earlier this year
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Protesters sue Trans Mountain, security contractor, alleging assault

Protesters sue Trans Mountain, security contractor, alleging assault

The incidents are alleged to have taken place in Blue River on Sept. 15, 2021
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Sept. 25-29)

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week (Sept. 25-29)

From economic reconciliation to Aritizia earnings, and more
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