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Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

BURNABY, B.C. — A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.
Janitors to escalate strike at Vancouver International Airport

Janitors to escalate strike at Vancouver International Airport

Janitorial workers started picketing at an authorized demonstration area on Dec. 20
Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

Bank of Canada watching economy closely after half-point rate cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's governing council expects its second straight outsized interest rate cut helped it turn a corner in its fight to tame inflation, but it is watching the economy closely amid weaker than expected growth.
Competition Bureau clarifies expectations around new greenwashing rules

Competition Bureau clarifies expectations around new greenwashing rules

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau released draft guidelines on Monday that aim to clarify expectations around new greenwashing rules.
CN Rail cleans up after derailment plunges cars carrying grain into Fraser River

CN Rail cleans up after derailment plunges cars carrying grain into Fraser River

VANCOUVER — A derailment has sent rail cars carrying grain plunging into the Fraser River, and CN Rail says it's working to restore the tracks near Boston Bar, B.C.
Major contractor at Blackwater Gold mine sues project owner

Major contractor at Blackwater Gold mine sues project owner

The company alleges breach of contract and negligence.

Ottawa names new president and CEO of Export Development Canada

OTTAWA — The federal government has named Alison Nankivell the new president and chief executive officer of Export Development Canada, succeeding Mairead Lavery who helmed the Crown corporation for the past six years.
Rob Shaw: 2024 redefined the rules of B.C. politics

Rob Shaw: 2024 redefined the rules of B.C. politics

Defections, drama and a near minority marked one of the wildest years on the West Coast
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 per cent in October

Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 per cent in October

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy grew 0.3 per cent in October, helped by strength in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector, following a 0.2 per cent increase in September.
How AI tools are offering clarity in B.C.'s condo market

How AI tools are offering clarity in B.C.'s condo market

Locally developed tech delivers key information about condo buildings in minutes