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Mike McDonald: Five quick takeaways from the Alberta election

Mike McDonald: Five quick takeaways from the Alberta election

It was a two-party finish, leaving minor parties even more minor
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$13.5B buyout a 'wake-up call' for Canadian banking's green agenda

$13.5B buyout a 'wake-up call' for Canadian banking's green agenda

RBC's $13.5-billion bank buyout of HSBC Canada would raise Canada's climate exposure and limit green banking options, argue environmental groups.
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B.C. auditor general evades questions about monitoring spending on 2026 World Cup

B.C. auditor general evades questions about monitoring spending on 2026 World Cup

Vancouver's role as a host city is expected to cost somewhere around $250M
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What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year and likely expanded again in April, fuelling speculation that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates again when it meets next week.
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Total Canadian debt hit new record in first quarter: TransUnion

Total Canadian debt hit new record in first quarter: TransUnion

TORONTO — Canadians' combined outstanding debt hit a new record in the first quarter, reaching $2.32 trillion, TransUnion said Wednesday.
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B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

The law society found the Richmond lawyer's clients were conducting transactions that were under "objectively suspicious circumstances."
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In the Courts: Creditors battle over Vancouver film studio’s debts

In the Courts: Creditors battle over Vancouver film studio’s debts

The Joker financier is tens of millions of dollars in debt and one creditor is looking to collect 
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Rob Shaw: Attorney general Niki Sharma earns the ear of tech on non-consensual online images

Rob Shaw: Attorney general Niki Sharma earns the ear of tech on non-consensual online images

Major industry players responding positively so far to the province's new law
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 31, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 31, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Care homes say agencies lure away nurses with higher pay

Care homes say agencies lure away nurses with higher pay

“Workers will leave their employer and work for several care homes on an ad hoc basis, or a care home will be forced to hire that same worker back at a much-higher rate”
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