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Who’s Suing Whom: June 1, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: June 1, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
David Johnston plans to keep role, as House of Commons votes for him to step aside

David Johnston plans to keep role, as House of Commons votes for him to step aside

OTTAWA — David Johnston said his mandate to probe allegations of foreign interference comes from the government and not the House of Commons, after members of Parliament voted in favour of his ouster on Wednesday.
Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

VANCOUVER — A series of letters from doctors raising the alarm about the management of patient care at a Metro Vancouver hospital is placing British Columbia's largest health authority under scrutiny.
Mike McDonald: Five quick takeaways from the Alberta election

Mike McDonald: Five quick takeaways from the Alberta election

It was a two-party finish, leaving minor parties even more minor
$13.5B buyout a 'wake-up call' for Canadian banking's green agenda

$13.5B buyout a 'wake-up call' for Canadian banking's green agenda

RBC's $13.5-billion bank buyout of HSBC Canada would raise Canada's climate exposure and limit green banking options, argue environmental groups.
B.C. auditor general evades questions about monitoring spending on 2026 World Cup

B.C. auditor general evades questions about monitoring spending on 2026 World Cup

Vancouver's role as a host city is expected to cost somewhere around $250M
What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

What slowdown? Economy continues to outperform, raising odds of rate hike next week

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year and likely expanded again in April, fuelling speculation that the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates again when it meets next week.
Total Canadian debt hit new record in first quarter: TransUnion

Total Canadian debt hit new record in first quarter: TransUnion

TORONTO — Canadians' combined outstanding debt hit a new record in the first quarter, reaching $2.32 trillion, TransUnion said Wednesday.
B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

The law society found the Richmond lawyer's clients were conducting transactions that were under "objectively suspicious circumstances."
In the Courts: Creditors battle over Vancouver film studio’s debts

In the Courts: Creditors battle over Vancouver film studio’s debts

The Joker financier is tens of millions of dollars in debt and one creditor is looking to collect 
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