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Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over B.C. solitary confinement

Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over B.C. solitary confinement

The notice of civil claim filed in Vancouver stated that under solitary confinement practices, inmates were placed in cells and "denied any meaningful human contact for at least 22 hours per day."
Bravo app offers dine-in discounts to help B.C. restaurants boost cash flow

Bravo app offers dine-in discounts to help B.C. restaurants boost cash flow

Richmond’s Bravo Rewards gives customers dining deals, and gains valuable data
Vancouver welcomes new pro women’s soccer, hockey teams

Vancouver welcomes new pro women’s soccer, hockey teams

Vancouver Rise is now playing its inaugural soccer season, with a yet-to-be-named hockey team set to launch in November
Carney's meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated

Carney's meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was optimistic about finding consensus on the Liberals' major projects law as he met with hundreds of First Nations chiefs on Thursday, but by mid-afternoon some leaders had walked out of the summit, decryi
B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment he officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign.
Judge sanctions B.C. litigant for AI hallucination in court filing

Judge sanctions B.C. litigant for AI hallucination in court filing

Former marine surveyor Munchang Choi had launched various complaints and court actions related to alleged bullying, leading up to termination. He relied, in part, on artificial intelligence for his filings.
Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is moving to shore up its domestic steel industry amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing global trade war, with new tariffs targeting China and other countries around the world.
Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost-cutting plans

Bank of Canada, Crown corporations set to align with Liberal cost-cutting plans

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada and most other federal Crown corporations will be looking to trim their budgets over the coming years alongside a wider government effort to cut costs.
Vancouver AI startup Quandri raises US$12M for US$20M in total funding

Vancouver AI startup Quandri raises US$12M for US$20M in total funding

Quandri helps insurance agencies automate repetitive tasks, increase broker productivity and drive higher customer retention rates
Help with down payment now essential for many homebuyers: survey

Help with down payment now essential for many homebuyers: survey

TORONTO — A new survey says financial help with a down payment is now essential for many homebuyers.