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B.C reaches deal with legal aid lawyers for stable system

B.C reaches deal with legal aid lawyers for stable system

Access to justice with decently paid lawyers assured: attorney general
Law Society of B.C. refuses to ‘confirm or deny’ discrimination complaint

Law Society of B.C. refuses to ‘confirm or deny’ discrimination complaint

Student has complained of regulator’s alleged discriminatory actions
Official day is Oct. 21, but increasing numbers prefer to vote early

Official day is Oct. 21, but increasing numbers prefer to vote early

A steady stream of Canadians across the country took advantage of being able to cast their federal election advance ballots over the holiday Thanksgiving weekend.
Singh says abolishing the Senate would see Canadians better represented

Singh says abolishing the Senate would see Canadians better represented

TORONTO — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says following through on his party's long-standing pledge to abolish the Senate would give Canadians better representation.
Trudeau, Singh posture for ‘progressive’ votes while Scheer fights in Quebec

Trudeau, Singh posture for ‘progressive’ votes while Scheer fights in Quebec

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and his New Democrat opponent Jagmeet Singh traded sharp criticism Tuesday in their fight for the hearts and minds of "progressive" voters — or those Canadians who aren't committed to Conservatives.
What would a Liberal-NDP coalition cost taxpayers?

What would a Liberal-NDP coalition cost taxpayers?

NDP-supported Liberal minority government might come with big price tag
Coalition could find common ground on taxes

Coalition could find common ground on taxes

Foreign-homebuyer, luxury goods taxes likely under minority
Insider trading: October 15, 2019

Insider trading: October 15, 2019

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 October 8. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
City of Burnaby alleges pulp and paper company contaminated public land over three decades

City of Burnaby alleges pulp and paper company contaminated public land over three decades

BIV's lawsuit of the week
Employment sinks in B.C. with 8,400 jobs lost in September

Employment sinks in B.C. with 8,400 jobs lost in September

What happened: Jobs in B.C. declined significantly on a monthly basis Why it matters: The province and the nation were on different paths in terms of jobs growth last month B.C.