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Top business stories of the week (March 13-17)

Top business stories of the week (March 13-17)

What we've been following in business this past week
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'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's "very troubled" by allegations of Chinese interference in Vancouver's municipal elections last year and he's asked Canada's intelligence agency for a briefing.
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In the Courts: City of Vancouver can't bypass certain sick-leave obligations for firefighters

In the Courts: City of Vancouver can't bypass certain sick-leave obligations for firefighters

City will now have to cover additional sick leave for firefighters, says arbitrator
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Vancouver councillor refutes 'absolutely nonsense' suggestion he is pro-Beijing supporter

Vancouver councillor refutes 'absolutely nonsense' suggestion he is pro-Beijing supporter

'I've always been criticizing the Chinese Communist Party,' says Coun. Lenny Zhou
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Inflation is easing but Ottawa faces pressure to help those who have fallen behind

Inflation is easing but Ottawa faces pressure to help those who have fallen behind

Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many Canadians still struggling with the cost of living, the federal government is facing pressure to deliver more help in the upcoming budget.
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 17, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 17, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Vancouver mayor says foreign meddling 'insinuations' are because he's not Caucasian

Vancouver mayor says foreign meddling 'insinuations' are because he's not Caucasian

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said his race is behind "insinuations" in a newspaper report connecting him to election meddling by Chinese diplomats.
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ABC Vancouver campaign got support from heads of pro-Beijing group

ABC Vancouver campaign got support from heads of pro-Beijing group

Past, present and future heads of various China-affiliated groups donated to the party's election efforts
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B.C. arm of powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate closes office, gallery

B.C. arm of powerful Chinese state-owned conglomerate closes office, gallery

A subsidiary of China Poly Group, one of China’s biggest state-owned enterprises, has quietly closed its North American office in Richmond and art gallery in downtown Vancouver.
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Businesses expect slower sales in short term as cost, labour issues persist: survey

Businesses expect slower sales in short term as cost, labour issues persist: survey

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says businesses expect subdued sales in the short term as they face continued cost and labour pressures, despite slowing inflation.
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