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Judge tosses B.C. cannabis retailers' lawsuit targeting on-reserve shops

Judge tosses B.C. cannabis retailers' lawsuit targeting on-reserve shops

Lawsuit sought $40M in damages
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India's response a key worry for trade relations with Canada: experts

India's response a key worry for trade relations with Canada: experts

Allegations a Canadian was assassinated in B.C. prompted both countries to expel one of the other's diplomats
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BC United unveils wildfire policy reforms, which involve incorporating local expertise

BC United unveils wildfire policy reforms, which involve incorporating local expertise

More frontline firefighting personnel, new fire suppression technology and an expanded a fleet of aircraft are part of the plan
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Machine decision-making in B.C. government must be fair and transparent, conference hears

Machine decision-making in B.C. government must be fair and transparent, conference hears

BC Ombudsperson staff highlight fairness principles and fairness challenges to consider when developing artificial intelligence systems.
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B.C. businesses ‘not going to ignore’ China despite Ottawa pivot to Indo-Pacific

B.C. businesses ‘not going to ignore’ China despite Ottawa pivot to Indo-Pacific

A number of businesses will visit Shanghai in November for the China International Import Expo despite cold Canada-China relations
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U.S. Consul General Jim DeHart starts three-year Vancouver term

U.S. Consul General Jim DeHart starts three-year Vancouver term

DeHart previously helped Afghan allies leave Afghanistan, served in other diplomatic roles
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New West explores income-based hydro rates for low-Income residents

New West explores income-based hydro rates for low-Income residents

Exploring a two-tiered fee structure for equitable power rates in New Westminster
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More than 50 Black women-owned businesses featured at annual B.C. exhibit

More than 50 Black women-owned businesses featured at annual B.C. exhibit

Here’s a chance to celebrate and support Black women entrepreneurs of Greater Vancouver at New Westminster's Anvil Centre
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West Vancouver's Blue Bus union files labour relations complaint

West Vancouver's Blue Bus union files labour relations complaint

An arbitrated settlement reached in January hasn't been translated into a written agreement, the union says
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Canada told allies before sharing allegations about India over B.C. killing: Trudeau

Canada told allies before sharing allegations about India over B.C. killing: Trudeau

Ottawa has ordered a senior Indian diplomat to leave Canada, and India responded by sending an unnamed Canadian diplomat packing
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