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Who’s Suing Whom: March 28, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 28, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

The important role pets play in families who are separating is being addressed in proposed amendments to British Columbia's Family Law Act. Attorney General Niki Sharma says amendments she introduced in B.C.
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Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.
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B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ordered that a taxi driver be paid more than $9,000 in compensation because his caste was insulted during a physical altercation at a staff Christmas party.
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These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is expected to release its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday.
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Lawsuit of the Week: Family sues Whistler Blackcomb owner over vaccine-related stroke claim

Lawsuit of the Week: Family sues Whistler Blackcomb owner over vaccine-related stroke claim

Jackson Reimer was 21 when he allegedly got AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot through his employer
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Rob Shaw: John Rustad wants to bring the BC Conservatives back

Rob Shaw: John Rustad wants to bring the BC Conservatives back

The MLA for Nechako Lakes crossed the floor, now hopes to cross the province as BC Conservative leader
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As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to unveil a budget on Tuesday intended to showcase their plans to keep Canada competitive amid the clean energy transition while supporting Canadians who are struggling with affordability.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Budget day Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the federal government's budget on Tuesday.
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 27, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 27, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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