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B.C. woman dubbed 'Wires' found liable in US$1-billion stock fraud case

B.C. woman dubbed 'Wires' found liable in US$1-billion stock fraud case

Gasarch was codenamed "Wires" by West Vancouver lawyer Fred Sharp, according to the U.S. Securities Commission findings in an August 2021 civil complaint.
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Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Federal housing minister's 'fiasco' flip-flop on housing funds puzzles B.C. mayors

Mayors from Burnaby and Surrey were ready to accept a combined $138 million to fund an acceleration of housing permits and new affordable housing projects until the federal housing minister kiboshed those plans.
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Ex-NHL player admits illegal insider trading, consulting misconduct in B.C.

Ex-NHL player admits illegal insider trading, consulting misconduct in B.C.

Cameron Paddock, a director of hockey for the North Shore Winter Club, admitted to illegally trading securities for companies that issued him consulting contracts.
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Single B.C. legal regulator legislation delayed to spring 2024

Single B.C. legal regulator legislation delayed to spring 2024

A new, single regulator for legal service providers would be in line with regulatory changes to other professions in B.C. over the past three years; but lawyers have voiced concerns about independence from government.
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B.C. rainstorms to usher in fall, alleviate drought conditions

B.C. rainstorms to usher in fall, alleviate drought conditions

Much-needed rain is in the forecast for the south coast of B.C. while the northern Interior will likely have to wait longer.
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Metro Vancouver transit projects near funding deadline, says Mayors' Council

Metro Vancouver transit projects near funding deadline, says Mayors' Council

Metro Vancouver mayors continue with public campaigning to pressure senior governments for transit funding.
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B.C. mining executive fined $40K for consulting misrepresentations

B.C. mining executive fined $40K for consulting misrepresentations

Bryn Gardener-Evans suggested that the B.C. Securities Commission has found difficulties with its regulations and is changing them after the fact while using him as a "scapegoat."
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B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.
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B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C. premier doubles down on interest rate halt, expresses 'relief'

B.C.'s premier runs the risk of indirectly influencing the Bank of Canada, or creating the perception of doing so, which can in itself drive inflation, says one economist.
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Immigrants favour urban home ownership in Metro Vancouver, poll shows

Immigrants favour urban home ownership in Metro Vancouver, poll shows

A new survey of immigrants and longtime residents shows subtle differences in where and how they would like to live in Metro Vancouver.
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