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Opinion: Paying too much taxes? Do the math

Opinion: Paying too much taxes? Do the math

A typical family pays $9,000 in total for federal and provincial income taxes. What are they buying for that $9,000?
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In the Courts: Canfor’s ex-president loses bid to draw more dollars from forestry giant

In the Courts: Canfor’s ex-president loses bid to draw more dollars from forestry giant

Brett Robinson argued the forestry giant’s contributions should have continued for the years after his termination
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Data points: Metro Vancouver retail sales retract as B.C. housing starts bounce

Data points: Metro Vancouver retail sales retract as B.C. housing starts bounce

Retail spending in B.C. this February retreated to its lowest level since March 2022
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Rob Shaw: David Eby, eager to please, stymied by 'the speed of government'

Rob Shaw: David Eby, eager to please, stymied by 'the speed of government'

The premier's promises outpace his bureaucracy's ability to deliver
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Issues of employee time, surveillance, productivity and the right to disconnect have all become hot-button topics in the wake of COVID, says economist
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Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Two B.C. franchise owners win highest North American franchisee honour
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B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

The $480M plan is geared to help people acquire skills and seek new job opportunities, says minister
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Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

B.C.'s auditor general polled 23 public organizations about fraud last year; many are not required by law to disclose how they responded
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BC securities regulator warns of Nevada company’s unfounded gold reserve claims

BC securities regulator warns of Nevada company’s unfounded gold reserve claims

The company’s technical report does not comply with national requirements, according to the BCSC
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