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Television, microwave are major ingredients in B.C. mealtime habits, survey finds

Television, microwave are major ingredients in B.C. mealtime habits, survey finds

Over the past few months at Research Co., we have taken a look at certain habits of British Columbians when it comes to food.
After re-approval of Trans Mountain expansion, most B.C. residents continue to support project

After re-approval of Trans Mountain expansion, most B.C. residents continue to support project

The federal government has re-approved the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline, in a decision that was widely expected.
Test your northern knowledge with BIV’s Canada Day quiz

Test your northern knowledge with BIV’s Canada Day quiz

To fulfil the commitment to Canada Day, herein lies the annual Business in Vancouver quiz, which aims to test your knowledge of current events. 1.
B.C. employers should brace for impact from ESA amendments

B.C. employers should brace for impact from ESA amendments

Following through on its commitment to modernize the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the BC NDP government passed several additional important changes to the ESA effective May 30. Here are the key changes to the ESA.
Survey reveals what’s most likely to give Canadians glowing hearts

Survey reveals what’s most likely to give Canadians glowing hearts

With Canada Day approaching, I felt it was a good time to revisit a survey I had originally conducted in 2008.
Free-trade deal with U.S. and Mexico divides regions, age groups

Free-trade deal with U.S. and Mexico divides regions, age groups

On the final day of November 2018, the heads of government of Canada, the United States and Mexico signed a new free-trade deal, known in this country as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Editorial: Politicians need to do a better job of investing tax dollars

Editorial: Politicians need to do a better job of investing tax dollars

Government financial transparency is improving. That’s encouraging. But government-spending decisions are not. In its most recent report on the fiscal accountability of Canada’s senior governments, the C.D.
YIMBYs outnumber NIMBYs in Vancouver, housing survey suggests

YIMBYs outnumber NIMBYs in Vancouver, housing survey suggests

Many British Columbians and Vancouverites continue to identify “ housing, homelessness and poverty ” as the most important issues facing the province.
Despite controversy, Trans Mountain approval is the only way forward

Despite controversy, Trans Mountain approval is the only way forward

Only in Canada could the government majority declare a climate emergency one night in the House of Commons and next morning see its cabinet approve a megaproject to channel and ship extracted bitumen abroad.
Trump bad for Canada, say 73% of British Columbians surveyed

Trump bad for Canada, say 73% of British Columbians surveyed

Whether we enjoy it or not, Canada has already been subjected to the early stages of the 2020 United States presidential campaign.