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Ex-committee appointee apologizes for breaking Vancouver code of conduct

Ex-committee appointee apologizes for breaking Vancouver code of conduct

The apology from the former co-chair of the Vancouver Renters Advisory Committee to a former city councillor follows a review of the matter by Vancouver's integrity commissioner
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 23, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 23, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Facing $100,000 bill for ex-mayor’s legal costs, NPA directors mulling appeal

Facing $100,000 bill for ex-mayor’s legal costs, NPA directors mulling appeal

Seven current and former NPA board members are considering an appeal of a ruling that orders them to pay Kennedy Stewart's costs
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Liberals introduce legislation to create a corporate ownership registry

Liberals introduce legislation to create a corporate ownership registry

The Liberals' 2021 budget dedicated $2.1 million over two years to develop registry
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Ex-Vancouver mayor feels 'more relief than vindication' in winning $150K legal battle

Ex-Vancouver mayor feels 'more relief than vindication' in winning $150K legal battle

Kennedy Stewart: "Maybe when the line of credit is paid down, the bad smell will go away."
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B.C. public sector set for 6.75% wage hike, costing up to $2.6B

B.C. public sector set for 6.75% wage hike, costing up to $2.6B

B.C. public sector employees will receive a 6.75 per cent wage increase this year, which is the maximum allowance under the ratified collective agreements dubbed the “Shared Recovery Mandate.
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Bank of Canada still concerned about potentially sticky inflation, says economy still too hot

Bank of Canada still concerned about potentially sticky inflation, says economy still too hot

The country's central bank put a pause on rate hikes earlier this month
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In the Courts: Claims to $800K finder’s fee fall flat for B.C. mortgage broker

In the Courts: Claims to $800K finder’s fee fall flat for B.C. mortgage broker

Citifund tried to claim fee despite knowing lending terms didn't work for developer
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How B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come

How B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come

The province could face a worsening shortage of skilled workers over the next decade as the number of people coming into the profession lags behind those leaving.
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Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27K after procurement push

Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27K after procurement push

UBC expert offers insights into Canada's push for ventilator procurement
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