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Close to half of recent Canadian immigrants can't meet financial needs

Close to half of recent Canadian immigrants can't meet financial needs

Immigrants from South Asia tend to report greater financial strain than those from China or the United States, Statistics Canada data show.
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Metro Vancouver compensation up 19 per cent; CAO compensation passes $700K

Metro Vancouver compensation up 19 per cent; CAO compensation passes $700K

Metro Vancouver’s commissioner and CAO Jerry Dobrovolny had a total remuneration of $711,668 in 2023.
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Metro Vancouver chair's flights cost thousands extra to accommodate travel partner

Metro Vancouver chair's flights cost thousands extra to accommodate travel partner

New Westminster city councillor Daniel Fontaine says extra costs incurred to incorporate personal travel on work trips for Metro Vancouver ought to be accounted for and reimbursed.
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B.C. penny stock company from Bridgemark case sues lawyer

B.C. penny stock company from Bridgemark case sues lawyer

PreveCeutical Medical is blaming its former lawyer for writing a press release that was found to be misleading by a hearing panel at the B.C. Securities Commission; the company was cleared of allegations it breached the Securities Act.
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Vancouver councillor hints at city memorial for Tiananmen Square massacre

Vancouver councillor hints at city memorial for Tiananmen Square massacre

A new public memorial of the Tiananmen Square massacre on City of Vancouver land has support from city councillor Lenny Zhou, who will mark the event's 35th anniversary at David Lam Park on Tuesday.
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B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

A Vancouver Police Department drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of $334,890 and three luxury vehicles that are now subject to forfeiture; but one alleged trafficker wants to keep the money.
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Trust account negligence nets B.C. lawyer five-month suspension

Trust account negligence nets B.C. lawyer five-month suspension

A 30-year veteran lawyer has admitted to various trust and accounting violations and will pack up his law office for five months.
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Big pay raise proposed for Metro Vancouver chair and vice-chair amid financial crisis

Big pay raise proposed for Metro Vancouver chair and vice-chair amid financial crisis

The Metro Vancouver board of director's chair and vice-chair are attending more meetings and need more compensation, according to a report to the board.
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One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

One-third of B.C. workers earn below 'living wage,' report shows

The minimum wage is set to hit $17.40 per hour in B.C. but hundreds of thousands of B.C. workers continue to find themselves under financial stress with relatively low unlivable wages.
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B.C. lawyer ordered to pay $29K to neighbour for failed 'vexatious' lawsuit

B.C. lawyer ordered to pay $29K to neighbour for failed 'vexatious' lawsuit

The Law Society of BC has also placed a custodian on Naomi Arbabi's legal practice.
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