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The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The First Nation-led case that could transform B.C.’s mining claims system gets underway

The Gitxaala Nation says the case is about whether Canadian law is ready to respect self-governance and to acknowledge the negative impacts of B.C.’s automated mineral tenure registry
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Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

Vancouver clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

A U.S. toy creator says its hand-held fidgets have become sculptures for Vancouver-based Aritzia — an alleged violation of copyright law.
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B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

Homes for People plan starts with $4B investment over three years
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Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

Gitxaala First Nation in B.C. goes to court over automatic mineral rights

The nation based on B.C.'s northern coast filed a petition for judicial review in October 2021
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Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Ottawa is going all in on 'friendshoring.' Here's what that could mean.

Some experts warn that the us-versus-them language means Canadian businesses will need to adjust
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BoC surveys show economy softening, future inflation expectations falling

BoC surveys show economy softening, future inflation expectations falling

With a potential recession looming, surveys show consumers expect to pull back on spending and businesses anticipate sales will slow.
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Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

The chair and CEO who addressed ICBC under John Horgan now has BC Ferries to fix under David Eby
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Protesters across Canada demonstrate against RBC's fossil-fuel funding

Protesters across Canada demonstrate against RBC's fossil-fuel funding

Demonstrators gathered in 40 locations across Canada on Saturday to voice their opposition to the Royal Bank of Canada's funding of fossil fuel projects.
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Updated: Political opponents both appear before meeting on foreign interference in elections

Updated: Political opponents both appear before meeting on foreign interference in elections

Conservative Kenny Chiu and Liberal Parm Bains ran in Steveston-Richmond East during the 2021 federal election
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