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Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Columnist Keith Baldrey believes takes a closer look at B.C. United's "somewhat absurd" proposal to carve up the electoral map for the next election.
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Ottawa working on artificial intelligence strategy for the public service

Ottawa working on artificial intelligence strategy for the public service

OTTAWA — Ottawa is developing a new artificial intelligence strategy for federal government operations, Treasury Board President Anita Anand said Monday.
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Okanagan producers eye new crops in face of climate pressures

Okanagan producers eye new crops in face of climate pressures

Volatile weather prompt shift towards vegetables, flowers and other ground crops in B.C.'s Okanagan
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Two B.C. tech companies considered national security risks

Two B.C. tech companies considered national security risks

Government offers limited information, says foreign investment reviewed for security risks.
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World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

World Health Assembly hopes to reinforce pandemic preparedness after bold treaty project stalls

GENEVA (AP) — Member countries kicked off the World Health Organization's annual assembly on Monday with hopes of improving global readiness for deadly outbreaks like COVID-19, after an ambitious “pandemic treaty” ran aground last week.
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Is work ethic what it used to be? Survey finds disconnect between perception and reality

Is work ethic what it used to be? Survey finds disconnect between perception and reality

While the pendulum seems to have swung to the ‘life’ side, some wonder if it has gone too far.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. set to regulate thousands of therapists, counsellors

Rob Shaw: B.C. set to regulate thousands of therapists, counsellors

Move aims to protect public from unqualified practitioners and improve accountability
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Federal government's voluntary AI code of conduct gets eight more signatories

Federal government's voluntary AI code of conduct gets eight more signatories

OTTAWA — Eight more organizations have signed on to the federal government's voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence.
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A&W Food Services signs long-term development deal with Pret A Manger

A&W Food Services signs long-term development deal with Pret A Manger

VANCOUVER — A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has signed a long-term development agreement with sandwich chain Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd. The deal follows a two-year trial period.
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Canada mulls Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move but is not committing to it

Canada mulls Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move but is not committing to it

OTTAWA — Canada is looking at the massive new U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles imposed by President Joe Biden earlier this month, but is not making any commitment to following suit north of the border.
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