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B.C. government can sue opioid companies in B.C. Supreme Court

B.C. government can sue opioid companies in B.C. Supreme Court

The B.C. government began the putative class proceeding in August 2018 to recover health-care costs.
Conservatives wouldn't allow Teck takeover: Poilievre

Conservatives wouldn't allow Teck takeover: Poilievre

Conservative leader says he would use the Investment Act to prevent takeover
AI to help hoteliers operate more efficiently

AI to help hoteliers operate more efficiently

Chatbots, price optimization, room security among ways the technology helping sector
In the Courts: Judge tosses wrongful dismissal case over $250 in meal expenses

In the Courts: Judge tosses wrongful dismissal case over $250 in meal expenses

Used-car company exec expensed meals with his wife, claiming he was with employees
BC Financial Services Authority issues 'landmark penalty' against Kamloops woman

BC Financial Services Authority issues 'landmark penalty' against Kamloops woman

'Unlicensed persons and their unlawful participation in providing real estate services puts landlords and tenants at risk,' says director of investigations
Who’s Suing Whom: April 27, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 27, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

BoC appears confident inflation will fall to 3% by mid-year, but concerns remain return to 2% inflation may take longer
Decision on policing in Surrey coming Friday

Decision on policing in Surrey coming Friday

A decision was promised by the end of April
No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

Canada Revenue Agency says it will accept all returns during the labour disruption and digitally filed taxes will generally be processed automatically 'without delay'
Minister warns impact of federal workers' strike on services is increasingly severe

Minister warns impact of federal workers' strike on services is increasingly severe

Immigration backlog is growing, with tens of thousands of applications not being processed