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B.C. lawyer ordered to return $71K executor fee after misconduct finding

B.C. lawyer ordered to return $71K executor fee after misconduct finding

A Law Society of BC hearing panel determined Vernon-based lawyer Leonard Marriott committed professional misconduct by improperly handling a will and pre-paying himself a 'substantial' executor fee.
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What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?

What is a trade deficit — and does it matter to the economy?

In a post on Truth Social early Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed his country is financially supporting its northern neighbour. The U.S.
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TSX, U.S. markets sink as Fed forecasts fewer interest rate cuts ahead

TSX, U.S. markets sink as Fed forecasts fewer interest rate cuts ahead

TORONTO — Markets on both sides of the border fell sharply Wednesday afternoon after the U.S.
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Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's projected population growth is accelerating, with an average of 50,000 new residents expected per year.
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Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Tributes pour in for late FNMPC CEO Niilo Edwards

Head of FNMPC helped drive important vehicle for economic reconciliation in Canada
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Rob Shaw: Eby’s rosy economic claims crumble under grim fiscal reality

Rob Shaw: Eby’s rosy economic claims crumble under grim fiscal reality

Finance Minister Bailey defends record deficit amid slumping revenues, over-budget projects
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Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool

More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. labour participation weakens and trade picture deteriorates

Bryan Yu: B.C. labour participation weakens and trade picture deteriorates

Stagnant job growth and falling participation highlight cracks in B.C.’s labour market.
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WildBrain to sell majority stake in TV broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures

WildBrain to sell majority stake in TV broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures

TORONTO — WildBrain Ltd. has signed a deal to sell a two-thirds stake in its television broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures Inc., an independent children's studio based in Halifax.
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The barriers and benefits as a global bank looks to branch out in Canada

The barriers and benefits as a global bank looks to branch out in Canada

TORONTO — It’s not every day, or even every decade, that a big foreign bank decides to have a go at Canada’s retail banking market.
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