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B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. B.C.
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B.C. government should bring back the business vote: Surrey Board of Trade

B.C. government should bring back the business vote: Surrey Board of Trade

Until 1993, businesses had a right to vote in provincial elections
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Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Robert Pickton parole issue reignites calls for changes to the system
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‘I don’t know what to do,’ Richmond business owner frustrated with shoplifting

‘I don’t know what to do,’ Richmond business owner frustrated with shoplifting

There have been 260 retail theft incidents reported in Richmond so far this year
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Rusty Mazda sale reversal shows it's not always 'buyer beware' in B.C.

Rusty Mazda sale reversal shows it's not always 'buyer beware' in B.C.

A B.C. man has had his used vehicle sale reversed after the seller sold him a lemon contrary to the B.C. Sale of Goods Act.
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Vancity reports net loss in 2023 citing ‘unprecedented' economic period

Vancity reports net loss in 2023 citing ‘unprecedented' economic period

Vancity reports $1.3 million loss in 2023 financial results
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S&P/TSX composite nudges higher to new record close; commodity prices gain

S&P/TSX composite nudges higher to new record close; commodity prices gain

Canada's main stock index edged slightly higher to a new record close Monday, helped by commodity price gains that lifted the energy and mining sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index inched up 18.
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B.C. provincial and federal politicians receive pay raises

B.C. provincial and federal politicians receive pay raises

Pay raises come as most working-age Canadians stifled by inflationary cost-of-living pressures and unaffordable housing, notes Canadian Taxpayers' Federation.
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Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Here's why columnist Keith Baldrey is crossing his fingers on behalf of taxpayers that major projects in works can come in on budget.
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BC Conservative Party draws support from Pierre Poilievre supporters, poll shows

BC Conservative Party draws support from Pierre Poilievre supporters, poll shows

Despite enjoying much more financial support and official opposition status, new polling shows BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) continues to be challenged in polls by the BC Conservatives.
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