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B.C. premier embarks on trade mission in Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam

B.C. premier embarks on trade mission in Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is heading to Asia on a trade mission that makes stops in Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam. But the premier's tour itinerary, released Thursday, does not include China.
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Economic headwinds weigh on bank results as more money set aside for bad loans

Economic headwinds weigh on bank results as more money set aside for bad loans

TORONTO — The effects of heightened inflation and central bank efforts to rein it in by slowing the economy are showing in the second-quarter results from Canada's big banks.
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Industry blindsided by Ottawa's plan to track ill effects of natural health products

Industry blindsided by Ottawa's plan to track ill effects of natural health products

OTTAWA — A new plan to force hospitals to report adverse effects of "natural health products" such as herbal remedies and supplements has come as a surprise to manufacturers, who say they were blindsided by the proposed change.
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Conference Board report latest to suggest slowing B.C. economic growth

Conference Board report latest to suggest slowing B.C. economic growth

While B.C.’s economic growth has been slowing ,increasing diversification has helped the province be more resilient
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Government watchdog lodges second complaint against Johnston report

Government watchdog lodges second complaint against Johnston report

Democracy Watch alleges interim report on foreign interference mired in multiple conflicts of interest
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Rob Shaw: Eby, ministers on an Indo-Pacific mission to diversify trade

Rob Shaw: Eby, ministers on an Indo-Pacific mission to diversify trade

Province targeting most everywhere but China
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 25, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 25, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Surrey, B.C., municipal police force calls for clarity over future

Surrey, B.C., municipal police force calls for clarity over future

SURREY, B.C. — The municipal police service in Surrey, B.C., says delays deciding the future of policing in the city are weighing heavily on officers.
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B.C. eyes opportunities in USMCA as part of revamped trade strategy

B.C. eyes opportunities in USMCA as part of revamped trade strategy

Despite proximity and free trade agreements, B.C. does little trade with Mexico
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Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Tariffs will continue to go down for Canadians exporters entering the country, thanks to CPTPP free-trade agreement
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