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Carson Binda: B.C. must disclose public information in a more timely manner

Carson Binda: B.C. must disclose public information in a more timely manner

Eby government slammed for 'systematic failure' on freedom of information
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ABC councillors reject letter of reprimand for Mayor Ken Sim

ABC councillors reject letter of reprimand for Mayor Ken Sim

Coun. Rebecca Bligh: "At the end of the day, it doesn't solve the issue."
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Households owed $1.79 for every dollar of disposable income in Q4: Statistics Canada

Households owed $1.79 for every dollar of disposable income in Q4: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says households owed $1.79 in credit market debt on average for every dollar of disposable income in the fourth quarter.
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Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

'Active day, quiet night' wildfire model upended in study.
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More than seven in 10 Canadian workers want to leave their jobs: report

More than seven in 10 Canadian workers want to leave their jobs: report

TORONTO — A new report says 71 per cent of Canadian workers want to leave their jobs this year and look for better opportunities.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. payrolls edge up and average wages pop compared with 2022

Bryan Yu: B.C. payrolls edge up and average wages pop compared with 2022

B.C. job growth stumbles as businesses brace for uncertainty
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Richmond coffee company takes sustainability to the next level

Richmond coffee company takes sustainability to the next level

Salt Spring Coffee expanded to the U.S. market with its regenerative organic certified coffee last month
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Concerns raised over B.C.’s temporary, targeted mining ban

Concerns raised over B.C.’s temporary, targeted mining ban

McMillan lawyers warn precedent could be set for restricting other resource activities
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Vancouver-based Sky Global fallout continues three years after U.S. charges

Vancouver-based Sky Global fallout continues three years after U.S. charges

Case against the smartphone tech company’s CEO 'ongoing' but appears dormant, and none of the allegations have been tested in court
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Lowering interest rate cap to 35% to cost jobs and GDP: Industry report

Lowering interest rate cap to 35% to cost jobs and GDP: Industry report

TORONTO — A report commissioned by the Canadian Lenders Association estimates that lowering the maximum interest rate could lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in GDP.
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