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B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

B.C. premier wants tighter federal laundering laws after case fails to yield charges

The failure of a massive, multi-year money laundering investigation to yield charges is a "shocking" example of the shortfalls of federal financial crime law, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday.
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BoC expected to hold interest rate next week, one year after aggressive cycle began

BoC expected to hold interest rate next week, one year after aggressive cycle began

One year after the Bank of Canada's aggressive rate hike cycle began, economists widely expect the central bank will stick to its plan of holding its key interest rate steady at its next scheduled announcement.
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Not much for business to like in B.C. budget

Not much for business to like in B.C. budget

Budget has little relief for business -- GVBOT president
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B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

B.C. premier 'astonished' firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is "astonished" that Health Canada has granted a cannabis company the right to possess, produce, sell and distribute cocaine. Adastra Labs in Langley, B.C.
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'It's essential': Nearly 200 beds part of B.C.'s $1B investment in mental health, addiction treatment

'It's essential': Nearly 200 beds part of B.C.'s $1B investment in mental health, addiction treatment

The Canadian Mental Health Association BC will be a large beneficiary of the funds
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In the Courts: B.C. businessman found 20% liable in $3M fraud scheme

In the Courts: B.C. businessman found 20% liable in $3M fraud scheme

Court finds he and business knowingly participated in scheme with another company
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Inflation helping boost cargo theft rebound in Canada, U.S.

Inflation helping boost cargo theft rebound in Canada, U.S.

Food, alcohol, building materials, electronics, metals top targets for supply chain crooks
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Acquisition grows Telus’ well-being commitment

Acquisition grows Telus’ well-being commitment

The $2.9 billion purchase of LifeWorks has more than tripled the size of Telus Health
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 2, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 2, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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