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Current, former NPA directors appeal judge’s ruling to pay former mayor's legal bill

Current, former NPA directors appeal judge’s ruling to pay former mayor's legal bill

Seven current and former NPA board members were ordered to pay more than $100,000 of Kennedy Stewart’s legal costs, following the rejection of their defamation case
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Mario Canseco: Trust in Canada’s health-care system is falling dramatically

Mario Canseco: Trust in Canada’s health-care system is falling dramatically

Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians about the state of the country’s health-care system
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 20, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 20, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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PSAC strike could have domino effect for unionized workers: labour expert

PSAC strike could have domino effect for unionized workers: labour expert

Almost a third of all federal public servants are involved in the strike
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'The height of unfairness': Metro Vancouver approves plan to reduce skyrocketing taxes

'The height of unfairness': Metro Vancouver approves plan to reduce skyrocketing taxes

Metro Vancouver's board has directed staff to adjust its upcoming budget to soften a rising tax burden on residents by boosting fees to developers. The proposal would see that annual fee increase drop to an average of $851 per household by 2026.
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Updated: B.C. First Nation’s lawsuit claims inland terminal project destroying ancient village site

Updated: B.C. First Nation’s lawsuit claims inland terminal project destroying ancient village site

Bonaparte First Nation’s BC Supreme Court action aims to derail construction of Ashcroft Terminal’s 300-acre railway project near Kamloops
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Feds aim to lock in equalization formula until 2029 as part of omnibus budget motion

Feds aim to lock in equalization formula until 2029 as part of omnibus budget motion

The latest promise of another five-year extension comes nearly 200 pages into a 400-plus page motion tabled in the House of Commons this week
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Allies must balance 'friendshoring' with opening trade: U.S. Chamber of Commerce head

Allies must balance 'friendshoring' with opening trade: U.S. Chamber of Commerce head

Prime minister to meet with head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wednesday
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Federal workers now on strike. Here are the services that may be affected

Federal workers now on strike. Here are the services that may be affected

Federal departments and agencies have released a list of services that may be disrupted now that workers are on strike
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In the Courts: Sale price or assessed value? B.C. judge rules on property transfer tax dispute

In the Courts: Sale price or assessed value? B.C. judge rules on property transfer tax dispute

Vancouver bakery sold for less than two-thirds of the value assessed by province
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