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B.C. man claims weed killer Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

B.C. man claims weed killer Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

BIV's lawsuit of the week
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ICBC faces $400m loss as court tosses out cost-saving measure

ICBC faces $400m loss as court tosses out cost-saving measure

Court rules ICBC move unconstitutional
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B.C. fraudsters could be denied a driver’s licence under new rules

B.C. fraudsters could be denied a driver’s licence under new rules

Sweeping amendments coming to B.C. Securities Act to combat securities violations
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Provincial Liberals introduce bill for tax relief on commercial sites

Provincial Liberals introduce bill for tax relief on commercial sites

The Opposition B.C. Liberals introduced a private member’s bill Wednesday aimed at giving tax relief to commercial property owners.
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B.C. courts lacking sheriffs, auditor general finds

B.C. courts lacking sheriffs, auditor general finds

Relaxed qualifications putting court safety at risk: report
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B.C. employment dips as housing starts surge

B.C. employment dips as housing starts surge

B.C. employment continued to fall in September, with estimated levels down by 8,400 persons or 0.3% from August to 2.55 million persons. While statistically insignificant, this marked a fourth consecutive decline and the lowest level since February.
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New David Sidoo indictment highlights fake claim that L.A. gangsters attacked his son

New David Sidoo indictment highlights fake claim that L.A. gangsters attacked his son

Vancouver businessman involved in U.S. college admissions scandal now facing further allegations
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What small businesses can expect from the Liberal minority government

What small businesses can expect from the Liberal minority government

Pressure on reducing credit-card interchange fees may ramp up; ban on single-use plastics may also take place
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BCBC downgrades BC’s economic growth forecast

BCBC downgrades BC’s economic growth forecast

BCBC warns slower economic growth could impact provincial revenue projections
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Province investigating dozens of claims of unpaid work at Burnaby company

Province investigating dozens of claims of unpaid work at Burnaby company

A director of the company was ordered to pay more than $7k to nine employees in August, and dozens more claims are being investigated
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