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Graeme Wood

Graeme Wood

Graeme Wood is a syndicated reporter for Glacier Media. He covers regional and provincial politics, real estate policies, regulatory matters and white-collar crime.

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B.C. law society pitches new money laundering rules for lawyers

B.C. law society pitches new money laundering rules for lawyers

Efforts to beef up regulations follow Fintrac report indicating many lawyers involved in suspicious transactions
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Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Metro Vancouver considers axing fund supporting earthquake monitor

Debate over fund unfolds same day region hit by earthquake
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B.C. drug rehab facility faces closure over abuse, safety violation allegations

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

People seeking drug addiction rehabilitation were forced to work 48 hours per week at academy businesses for two years and without any workplace insurance or regulations
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Regulator left ‘flummoxed’ by B.C. lawyer’s misconduct on basic will and property matter

Regulator left ‘flummoxed’ by B.C. lawyer’s misconduct on basic will and property matter

Vernon-based lawyer Leonard Marriott faces two disciplinary panels after two separate findings of professional misconduct by the Law Society of B.C. in as many months
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B.C. Premier David Eby sets eyes on Republican lawmakers, labour leaders in Washington, D.C.

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

Premier calls tariffs 'mutually assured damage' ahead of two-day trip to voice opposition to Trump's proposal
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U.S. unpredictability fuelling push into new global markets, says B.C. minister

U.S. unpredictability fuelling push into new global markets, says B.C. minister

Jobs Minister Diana Gibson says American unpredictability driving efforts to diversify exports, reduce reliance on a single market
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Update: Law Society of B.C. reports tentative deal struck with unionized staff

Update: Law Society of B.C. reports tentative deal struck with unionized staff

Mediation was set for Wednesday as union sought better wages and protections
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Trump cited B.C. fentanyl crime before pausing tariff threat

Trump cited B.C. fentanyl crime before pausing tariff threat

In 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seized 21,900 pounds of fentanyl with only 43 pounds coming from the Canadian border and 24 pounds coming from the Blaine and Spokane (B.C.) sectors.
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B.C. Realtor ordered to pay $286K over ‘repugnant’ misconduct

B.C. Realtor ordered to pay $286K over ‘repugnant’ misconduct

Alden Chand, who took $200,000 from neighbours to buy himself a home, is no longer licensed but may still face regulatory hearing, according to B.C. Financial Services Authority
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Slash Metro Vancouver director pay in half, says PoCo Mayor Brad West

Slash Metro Vancouver director pay in half, says PoCo Mayor Brad West

Metro Vancouver paid its board of directors $1.61 million in 2023; this could be slashed in half, says Brad West.
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