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Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

The Law Society of B.C. is standing by its mandatory Indigenous coursework, denying it contains inaccuracies about residential school burial grounds, as alleged by a...

B.C. unions claim foreign workers threaten maritime wages, workforce safety

Several maritime union leaders claim shipping-related employers may be misusing Ottawa’s foreign worker programs, prompting concerns of wage depreciation and safety challenges in the industry. “One of the challenges...

New hearing for B.C. stockbrokers after commission says mistakes made in panel

A hearing panel for Canada’s regulator of stockbrokers failed to adequately consider the public interest and erred in its evaluation of the alleged misconduct of...

B.C. lawyer heads to new hearing after ‘landmark’ mental health decision

Should a lawyer’s mental health struggles be taken under consideration by regulators when there are allegations of professional misconduct? The answer, unequivocally, from three justices...

B.C. ports monitoring Alaska senator’s cruise-ship bypass threat

B.C. cruise-ship ports say they are monitoring political developments after Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan reportedly suggested scrapping longstanding laws that require cruise ships to stop...

Premier Eby need not answer lawyers’ questions, says top B.C. judge

Premier David Eby will not have to field questions from the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. ahead of a trial that challenges new provincial legislation...

B.C. man banned from capital markets for role in massive U.S. fraud scheme

A B.C. man recently found liable for his role in a massive, widespread stock fraud network largely orchestrated from Vancouver intended to continue working in...

B.C. drug rehab facility faces closure over abuse, safety violation allegations

A prominent addiction recovery facility in Surrey is facing imminent closure after numerous allegations of safety violations and emotional abuse were levied against it by...

Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh ejected from ABC Vancouver caucus

Vancouver city council’s ruling party ABC Vancouver has kicked Coun. Rebecca Bligh out of its caucus, claiming she is “not aligned with the shared priorities...

B.C. Premier David Eby sets eyes on Republican lawmakers, labour leaders in Washington, D.C.

B.C. Premier David Eby says a 48-hour diplomatic mission to Washington, D.C., will be primarily spent with U.S. federal lawmakers and labour leaders to explain...

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