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Who’s Suing Whom: May 11, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 11, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Are Canada's green corporate subsidies a new race to the bottom or a path to the top?

Are Canada's green corporate subsidies a new race to the bottom or a path to the top?

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have made it clear that Canada's road to a greener economy will be paved with billions of dollars in corporate subsidies.
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Canadians can apply to renew their passports online beginning this fall

Canadians can apply to renew their passports online beginning this fall

OTTAWA — Canadians who need their travel documents renewed before visiting far-off shores will soon be able to skip the line at the passport office, the immigration minister announced Wednesday.
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Federally regulated workplaces will soon provide menstrual products for free

Federally regulated workplaces will soon provide menstrual products for free

Workers will be able to access free menstrual products beginning on Dec. 15
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In the Courts: Investor’s ‘extraordinarily sloppy’ litigation ends in loss of $400K deposit

In the Courts: Investor’s ‘extraordinarily sloppy’ litigation ends in loss of $400K deposit

RVS Investments Inc. argued sale price of a Vancouver property should have been lower after discovering defects from nearby demolition
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CFIB wants CEBA loan repayment deadline extended as businesses struggle

CFIB wants CEBA loan repayment deadline extended as businesses struggle

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says in a survey of its members, 78 per cent of them reported that getting extra time to repay their Canada Emergency Business Account loans will increase the likelihood of their survival.
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Rob Shaw: Old Town, new signs, as NDP tries to sweep away Royal BC Museum debacle

Rob Shaw: Old Town, new signs, as NDP tries to sweep away Royal BC Museum debacle

After 16 months, the RBCM has settled on 'contextual panels' as a solution to decolonize the exhibit
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Data points: Labour remains the top issue for B.C. small and medium-sized businesses

Data points: Labour remains the top issue for B.C. small and medium-sized businesses

The seasonally adjusted job vacancy rate in B.C. was 5.3 per cent in February
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 10, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 10, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Q&A: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim reflects on first six months in office

Q&A: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim reflects on first six months in office

"We're doing what we said we were going to do."
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