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City of Richmond sues BC Hydro over claims of underpayment

City of Richmond sues BC Hydro over claims of underpayment

BC Hydro said it gave lower payments to Richmond because utility property tax rates rose significantly compared to other properties.

Health minister compares dentists' 'fears' on dental-care program to medicare rollout

OTTAWA — Dentists cannot participate in a national dental-care plan unless they know exactly how it will work, Heather Carr, president of the Canadian Dental Association, said Wednesday.
NDP backs Tory motion, saying carbon price not 'be-all, end-all' of climate policy

NDP backs Tory motion, saying carbon price not 'be-all, end-all' of climate policy

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats backed Conservative demands Wednesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take part in a televised "emergency meeting" on carbon pricing with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s premiers.
Macklem says interest rate cut in June possible after holding policy rate once again

Macklem says interest rate cut in June possible after holding policy rate once again

OTTAWA — The Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is keeping the door open to an interest rate cut in June even as it emphasized that it won't be rushed into it if inflation shoots back up.
Investors who lost $415K with unregistered Burnaby trader get $39K back

Investors who lost $415K with unregistered Burnaby trader get $39K back

Burnaby's Shijun "Clark" Zhu admitted to advising and trading in securities without being registered. He was fined nearly $39K and banned from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s capital markets, except as an investor, for 10 years.
Grocery inflation to fall below two per cent this spring, report predicts

Grocery inflation to fall below two per cent this spring, report predicts

Grocery inflation will fall below two per cent by the spring and stay roughly between one and two per cent for the rest of 2024, predicts a new report on the food and beverage industry.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ HVAC company suspended from door-to-door sales

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ HVAC company suspended from door-to-door sales

Door-to-door sales must disclose final prices, including interest, says Consumer Protection BC
Kirk LaPointe: Three key details about North Shore sewage plant mess

Kirk LaPointe: Three key details about North Shore sewage plant mess

Some taxpayers on higher-priced properties will likely receive hefty utility bills for decades to pay for the project, while other households might be more fortunate
Vancouver council extends public drinking at seven plazas, one parklet

Vancouver council extends public drinking at seven plazas, one parklet

Cambie, Granville and Main streets on tap to continue as spots to legally consume alcohol.
Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ construction

Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ construction

Funding, diversity and modernization can help address trades shortages, experts say.