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Rogers Sugar refinery workers in Vancouver ratify new five-year contract

Rogers Sugar refinery workers in Vancouver ratify new five-year contract

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says unionized workers at its Vancouver refinery have ratified a new collective agreement. The five-year deal brings an end a strike that began in September.
B.C. Land Act amendments take AME by surprise

B.C. Land Act amendments take AME by surprise

AME was unaware engagement process for Land Act changes was even underway
B.C. industry balks at Canada's tax hike on alcohol

B.C. industry balks at Canada's tax hike on alcohol

The 4.7-per-cent excise-tax hike gets multiplied multiple times before the final retail price is calculated.
Want to boost your tax refund with an RRSP loan? Experts say there's more to consider

Want to boost your tax refund with an RRSP loan? Experts say there's more to consider

OTTAWA — RRSP loans might be a tempting option for Canadians looking to top up their retirement savings this year, but financial experts urge caution for those thinking about borrowing to invest.
Richmond restaurant sued for $127K in unpaid rent, tax, stolen equipment

Richmond restaurant sued for $127K in unpaid rent, tax, stolen equipment

Sublandlord claims Juvy's Bar & Grill breached its contract and refused to leave the premises.
Union calls for mandatory safety certification after pair of B.C. crane incidents

Union calls for mandatory safety certification after pair of B.C. crane incidents

The push comes after recent crane incidents in Surrey and Burnaby.
Dentists, hygienists still in the dark on details of federal dental-care plan

Dentists, hygienists still in the dark on details of federal dental-care plan

OTTAWA — With just months to go before patients can start making appointments, dentists, hygienists and other dental-care providers are still waiting for crucial details about how the federal government's new dental-care plan will work and how much t
Deloitte creates new Indigenous-focused practice

Deloitte creates new Indigenous-focused practice

Jolain Foster to lead team with focus on Indigenous community and economic development
Federal banking regulator sets final guidelines around integrity and security

Federal banking regulator sets final guidelines around integrity and security

TORONTO — Canada's banking regulator has released final guidelines on how it expects banks to protect themselves against foreign interference and other risks related to integrity and security.
Conservatives get more than $35M in donations during Poilievre's first year as leader

Conservatives get more than $35M in donations during Poilievre's first year as leader

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada raised more than $35 million during Pierre Poilievre's first full year as leader — and the federal Liberals brought in less than half that amount.