April 15, 2019. The Province. By Rob Shaw: As quoted in the article: Five agencies are banding together to help fight money laundering in British Columbia’s real estate industry. VICTORIA — Cash-less transactions, mandatory education and better information-sharing among governments …
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German Report: No RCMP Officers dedicated to money laundering in BC
April 8, 2019. CBC News, as quoted: B.C. doesn’t have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering, according to the latest provincial report on the issue. Peter German, a former Mountie, was asked to look into why …
“Make a Will Week” BC-Eby says parents with dependent kids should make wills
As quoted, April 9, 2019. Vancouver Sun: VICTORIA — B.C.’s attorney general is encouraging people to make a will, especially because most residents with dependent children do not have one. David Eby says that’s the reason the province has proclaimed …
Online Survey and Design Review Area D, UEL: How can we make Area D a better place to live, work and play?
ONLINE SURVEY Take the online survey from March 7 – 31, 2019. Click HERE to start! Area D Public Design Review Events February 28 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Regent College Atrium March 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Norma …
B.C. attorney general opens door to background checks for money transfer/exchange businesses
Vancouver Sun, by Gordon Hoekstra, March 19, 2019. As quoted in the article: “B.C. Attorney General David Eby is considering a B.C. licensing system for money transfer and foreign exchange businesses, which are vulnerable to money launderers. Eby was responding …
B.C. argues it cannot stop Trans Mountain pipeline, but it can protect environment
March 18, 2019, Vancouver Sun: B.C.’s Court of Appeal is considering a reference case filed by the province that asks if it has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta. As …
University Hill Elementary and 49 other schools across province receive playground grants!
Published Friday, March 15, 2019 3:41PM PDT Playgrounds are being built at elementary schools across B.C. as part of a provincial government initiative. School districts were able to apply for the funding program for the second year, with priority given …
Beneficial ownership registry comes to BC
Who owns these multimillion-dollar properties in Vancouver? With this new registry, the public could soon find out By JEN ST. DENISStar Vancouver Sun., March 10, 2019 VANCOUVER—Perched on the top of a glass tower in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour neighbourhood, the 6,459-square-foot …
B.C. legislature unanimously passes anti-SLAPP legislation
Attorney General David Eby says legislation will protect free expression Ryan Patrick Jones · CBC News · Posted: Mar 08, 2019 7:55 PM PT | Last Updated: March 8 “B.C. lawmakers voted unanimously Friday to pass legislation meant to safeguard people from strategic lawsuits …
New Eby this fall!
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