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BC United calls premier 'condo king' over Victoria property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

BC United calls premier 'condo king' over Victoria property sale; Eby says 'nonsense'

The Opposition BC United accused David Eby on Tuesday of largely profiting from the sale of his condominium in 2019 because it was in a building complex that did not have rental restrictions.
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Chinese government officials make first official Vancouver visit in five years

Chinese government officials make first official Vancouver visit in five years

The delegation comes at a tense time for Canada-China relations; Vancouver and Guangzhou established sister city relations in 1985.
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West Vancouver developer ordered to pay $1.8 million for civil fraud

West Vancouver developer ordered to pay $1.8 million for civil fraud

The court found numerous instances of the developer submitting documents to a business partner that turned out to be fake
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'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

'He'll be OK': Premier David Eby unconcerned about Bank of Canada independence

B.C. Premier David Eby received a letter from Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, who expressed concern about specific directions on monetary policy.
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Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC's independence at risk

Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC's independence at risk

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned premiers who publicly asked the central bank to not raise interest rates last month that their requests could undermine the institution's independence.
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Vancouver's 2023 cruise season saw a record 1.25 million passengers

Vancouver's 2023 cruise season saw a record 1.25 million passengers

Tally for passengers was up 54 per cent compared with last year
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Young women should invest differently — and more seriously — than men, experts say

Young women should invest differently — and more seriously — than men, experts say

Ageand income are usually the biggest factors in determining one’s investment strategy, but some personal finance experts believe it’s time for gender to become a larger part ofthe decision-making process.
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Rob Shaw: No matter the deficits, the BC NDP government invents ways to grow and grow

Rob Shaw: No matter the deficits, the BC NDP government invents ways to grow and grow

Two new bills, two additions to the bureacracy
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Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Shoplifting seems to be in vogue as some sort of new vandalism, says Kirk LaPointe
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U.S. court honours Canadian rulings on fugitive Victoria mortgage broker Greg Martel

U.S. court honours Canadian rulings on fugitive Victoria mortgage broker Greg Martel

B.C. Supreme Court orders have been given full force and effect in the U.S.
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