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Bureaucrat union says strike will begin Wednesday if no deal reached with Ottawa

Bureaucrat union says strike will begin Wednesday if no deal reached with Ottawa

The biggest sticking point in the talks appears to be pay increases
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Who’s Suing Whom: April 17, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: April 17, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Canada's pledge to make more vaccines at home is still a work in progress

Canada's pledge to make more vaccines at home is still a work in progress

Canada previously promised more than $1.3B for 12 new or expanded biomanufacturing plants to make vaccines and antibody treatments
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Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver a local legacy of historic 1998 deal

Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver a local legacy of historic 1998 deal

On the 25-year anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, a visiting Irish politician looks back at peace deal, and toward potential for unity
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Top business stories of the week (April 10-14)

Top business stories of the week (April 10-14)

BC Liberals rebrand, headaches for Hollywood North, mining drama and more
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Trudeau chief of staff stonewalls MP asking about China meddling in Richmond ridings

Trudeau chief of staff stonewalls MP asking about China meddling in Richmond ridings

Katie Telford appeared before the House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee on Friday, April 14
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B.C. First Nations health gets $8.2B in federal funding to fix 'disparities'

B.C. First Nations health gets $8.2B in federal funding to fix 'disparities'

PM says announcement is about ensuring First Nations have the best possible health outcomes
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Financial system has to adjust to higher interest rates, Macklem says

Financial system has to adjust to higher interest rates, Macklem says

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, followed by other financial institutions, has raised concerns about the implications of rapid interest rate hiking on financial stability
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Diplomat says Taiwan has a lot to offer Canada in combatting China’s interference

Diplomat says Taiwan has a lot to offer Canada in combatting China’s interference

Ten Ottawa representatives, including two MPs from B.C., are touring Taiwan this week on a diplomatic delegation
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A look at the bargaining demands ahead of potential strike by federal civil servants

A look at the bargaining demands ahead of potential strike by federal civil servants

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says workers are ready to strike at any time
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