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Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

A new watchdog report found almost all major Canadian food retailers are failing to openly report the risks of environmental and human rights abuses in their seafood supply chains.
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Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.
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Vancouver’s ‘social housing initiative’ calls for 20-storey towers across city

Vancouver’s ‘social housing initiative’ calls for 20-storey towers across city

Veteran planners question scale of development, effect on urban design
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Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure. The retailer said Wednesday the affected employees are part of its store support centres.
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B.C. retail remains resilient despite ongoing disruption

B.C. retail remains resilient despite ongoing disruption

HBC’s demise, new market entrants, tech adoption, 'Buy Canadian' efforts among key shifts
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B.C. signals fall timeline for long-awaited prompt payment legislation

B.C. signals fall timeline for long-awaited prompt payment legislation

Construction industry encouraged by progress on top legislative priority
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B.C. cleantech Ballard Power appoints new CEO

B.C. cleantech Ballard Power appoints new CEO

Marty Neese will succeed Randy MacEwen, who steps down after leading the fuel-cell company 11 years
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Tower proposals for 518 rental homes go before Vancouver council

Tower proposals for 518 rental homes go before Vancouver council

Projects on West 7th, West 11th and East 10th all fall under Broadway Plan
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Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East

KANANASKIS — Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the G7 on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump departed the summit in Alberta a day early because of the crisis in Israel and Iran.
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B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who split from the party of blackmailing its members and staff in a bid to take over and divide the Opposition.
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