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On socio-economic indicators, B.C. ranks middle of the road

On socio-economic indicators, B.C. ranks middle of the road

B.C. scores high on quality of life, lower on economic well being
Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon

Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Paladin Energy buying Fission Uranium in stock deal valued at $1.1 billion

Paladin Energy buying Fission Uranium in stock deal valued at $1.1 billion

KELOWNA, B.C. — Fission Uranium Corp. has signed a deal to be acquired by Australian company Paladin Energy Ltd. in an all-stock agreement valued at about $1.1 billion. Under the proposal, Fission shareholders will receive 0.
B.C.'s new information commissioner maintains 'major concern' with FOI system

B.C.'s new information commissioner maintains 'major concern' with FOI system

Commissioner Michael Harvey says B.C. public bodies choosing to charge $10 for FOI applications need to process payments with expediency.
Vancouver councillor Lisa Dominato seeks Metro Vancouver chair

Vancouver councillor Lisa Dominato seeks Metro Vancouver chair

Lisa Dominato: "My priority is to address the public concerns over transparency, accountability, and overall governance of Metro Vancouver."
Vancouver hotel occupancy, room rates top Canadian cities in May

Vancouver hotel occupancy, room rates top Canadian cities in May

Data is the first on hotels since the B.C. government changed rules to limit short-term rentals.
How 'Bears' Lair' is showcasing Indigenous entrepreneurs on TV

How 'Bears' Lair' is showcasing Indigenous entrepreneurs on TV

The second season of the B.C.-founded hit TV show Bears’ Lair launched earlier this month
Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

NEW YORK (AP) — Car dealerships across North America have faced major disruptions this week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
The return of discounts: Price cuts are the latest sign of fading inflation

The return of discounts: Price cuts are the latest sign of fading inflation

The Bank of Canada targets a low and stable inflation rate of 2 per cent and it expects to hit that mark next year.
A former Liberal's Conservative prescription for B.C.

A former Liberal's Conservative prescription for B.C.

John Rustad pledges to cut carbon taxes, build more LNG plants, get tough on crime and drugs.