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Surrey, Vancouver police plans miss mark, say experts

Surrey, Vancouver police plans miss mark, say experts

Disbanding Surrey's municipal force and hiring 100 new police officers in Vancouver may soon prove untenable
Outgoing Surrey mayor Doug McCallum trial begins

Outgoing Surrey mayor Doug McCallum trial begins

McCallum has pleaded not guilty to charge of public mischief
Insider trading: October 31, 2022

Insider trading: October 31, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended Oct. 20, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission and obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C. NDP reiterates rejection of 2030 Olympics bid despite pleas from First Nations, organizers

B.C. NDP reiterates rejection of 2030 Olympics bid despite pleas from First Nations, organizers

Officials from the Canadian Olympic Committee and four host First Nations weren’t willing to admit Friday that their bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics was over, despite the NDP government’s refusal to underwrite another Olympics.
Weekend rainfall warnings 'likely' as atmospheric river drenches B.C. coast

Weekend rainfall warnings 'likely' as atmospheric river drenches B.C. coast

Expect heavy rain and some gusty winds, but nothing like last November, says Environment Canada.
Latest proposal offered hints why the Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid failed

Latest proposal offered hints why the Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid failed

The Winter Olympics aren’t returning to British Columbia in 2030 after the NDP government announced Thursday it would not back another multibillion-dollar mega-event, even with many venues left over from Vancouver 2010.
B.C. mortgage company fined $12,500 for broker supervision breach

B.C. mortgage company fined $12,500 for broker supervision breach

A broker was charged in August 2000 with nine counts of sexual assault and convicted of three, resulting in a one-year suspended sentence and one year of probation.
Red tape remains major concern for Surrey businesses, poll finds

Red tape remains major concern for Surrey businesses, poll finds

Red tape continues to plague Surrey businesses as a major concern – with more than three-quarters of respondents of a recent poll saying their costs linked with compliance have risen in the last two years.
B.C. food bank sues donation platform operator for $143,000

B.C. food bank sues donation platform operator for $143,000

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society contracted with Pinc Productions Inc. to create an online donations platform but $169,912 allegedly went missing.
'They denied us that journey' says Tsleil-Waututh Chief as province rejects Indigenous-led Olympic bid

'They denied us that journey' says Tsleil-Waututh Chief as province rejects Indigenous-led Olympic bid

Four host Nations have been heading planning efforts since last year. Leaders say they weren't consulted about the decision to pull support for the 2030 Games in Vancouver