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Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown's once-iconic array of storefront neon lights may soon return, after B.C.'s government announced a one-time grant towards such revitalization projects. British Columbia Premier David Eby says the $2.
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First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruling on a First Nations land title lawsuit says it did not prove it had rights to its entire claim area, although he suggested it may be time for the provincial government to rethink its current te
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B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. pension fund manager questioned in Ottawa about share ownership in Chinese surveillance company

B.C. Investment Management Corp. manages $250 billion in investments for 2.5 million B.C. workers and 715,000 pension plan beneficiaries
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Liberal minister's constituency staff wind down Vancouver MP’s WeChat group

Liberal minister's constituency staff wind down Vancouver MP’s WeChat group

'Team Joyce Murray' say they will continue to provide Chinese-language services to constituents, but will post minimally on the platform moving forward
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Kirk LaPointe: Thank you, Ottawa, for saving journalism from tools it needs

Kirk LaPointe: Thank you, Ottawa, for saving journalism from tools it needs

The baffling week of how the Liberals can't help themselves in trying to help media but failing
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In the Courts: Creator of B.C. overdose app ordered to repay $158K loan

In the Courts: Creator of B.C. overdose app ordered to repay $158K loan

Plaintiff sought interest rate nearing 70 per cent in one case
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Rob Shaw: Late in the day, David Eby recognizes broad public concern on open drug use

Rob Shaw: Late in the day, David Eby recognizes broad public concern on open drug use

The premier promises to do something to deal with public safety
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 12, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 12, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Inflation likely slowed again in April, but economists say wage growth a top concern

OTTAWA — Canadians' wages are finally growing faster than prices as inflation continues to ease, but that isn't necessarily good news for economists who worry high wage growth might stand in the way of bringing inflation back down to the two per cent
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Opinion: Why Taiwan is an indispensable stakeholder in global public health

Opinion: Why Taiwan is an indispensable stakeholder in global public health

Leading countries like Canada can maintain the momentum by speaking up for Taiwanese inclusion in WHO mechanisms: director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver
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