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Rural internet provider wins battle against B.C. government

Rural internet provider wins battle against B.C. government

Ministry decision lacked coherent reasoning, judge rules
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish as Tesla surges

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish as Tesla surges

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish after Tesla surged and IBM slumped following their latest profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Thursday to break its first three-day losing streak since early September.
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B.C. lawyer loses appeal of misconduct related to alleged Chinese money laundering transaction

B.C. lawyer loses appeal of misconduct related to alleged Chinese money laundering transaction

Law society professional misconduct ruling, that a veteran lawyer 'turned a blind eye' to a suspicious foreclosure, has been upheld by the B.C. Court of Appeal.
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Central 1 to stop providing digital-banking services

Central 1 to stop providing digital-banking services

Organization that serves other credit unions finds that providing digital-banking services is unsustainable
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Liberals attempt show of unity after tense caucus meeting with Trudeau

Liberals attempt show of unity after tense caucus meeting with Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told his MPs Wednesday that he would reflect on what they had to say in a three-hour caucus meeting where some Liberals confronted him about his leadership.
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B.C. Green leader spoke with NDP's Eby, but didn't pick up when Conservatives called

B.C. Green leader spoke with NDP's Eby, but didn't pick up when Conservatives called

VICTORIA — The leaders of British Columbia's New Democrats and B.C.
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B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

B.C. chief and council prohibited from holding office until election is held

Federal court ruling prohibits Dease River First Nation's chief and council from holding office and reinstates the general election next month.
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B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

B.C. small businesses struggle with rising costs, public safety concerns

Owners looking at staff reductions, major cuts as they grapple with high costs, says BIABC.
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Opinion: Trudeau's deep denial leaves Liberals in limbo

Opinion: Trudeau's deep denial leaves Liberals in limbo

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark positions herself for a future leadership role in federal politics
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What you need to know as Trudeau fights to retain leadership of the Liberal party

What you need to know as Trudeau fights to retain leadership of the Liberal party

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resisted calls for his resignation for more than a year now but in recent weeks those calls have grown louder and in some cases more public.
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