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B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

Montecristo Jewellers has retail locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond; it had appealed a decision from Fintrac that it had violated four aspects of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
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Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Municipalities forced to 'rejig' systems, navigate capacity issues and work around a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Fines issued for clam, rockfish harvesting violations on the Sunshine Coast

Fines issued for clam, rockfish harvesting violations on the Sunshine Coast

Three individuals were sentenced and fined a total of $29,000 for multiple violations of Canada's Fisheries Act in Sechelt Provincial Court on Feb 8.
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B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

B.C. to ease program rules compensating businesses for vandalism

Entrepreneurs no longer need to make insurance claims to be eligible for Securing Small Business Rebate Program payouts.
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No, the RCMP is not selling the stolen rock drill beside Highway 101

No, the RCMP is not selling the stolen rock drill beside Highway 101

Intriguing sign attached to abandoned rock drill sparks curiosity
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NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget

NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats want the government to fund a national school food program in the upcoming budget — and for Liberals to fulfil their election promise to put one in place.
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Tight-lipped Bank of Canada holds key rate at 5%, says it's too early to cut rates

Tight-lipped Bank of Canada holds key rate at 5%, says it's too early to cut rates

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada brushed off questions about rate cuts as it held its policy rate at five per cent, arguing inflation is still too high to justify lower borrowing costs.
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Letters: SCRD has declared a climate crisis, let's make certain it honours that

Letters: SCRD has declared a climate crisis, let's make certain it honours that

'As citizens, we should welcome this commitment to action and make certain that the SCRD honours its promise. As taxpayers, we should also ask how our Sunshine Coast governments plan to pay for the rising costs of climate change.'
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B.C. man awarded $2.1M in damages following three car accidents

B.C. man awarded $2.1M in damages following three car accidents

The largest part of the Langley man's award was $1.19 million for loss of future earning capacity.
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District of Sechelt looks at addressing rising noise disturbances

District of Sechelt looks at addressing rising noise disturbances

From seaplanes to sand and gravel, Sechelt residents call for action on noise disturbances.
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