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B.C. labour group calls for big boost to minimum wage

B.C. labour group calls for big boost to minimum wage

Saying 2.5 years without an increase is long enough, the B.C. Federation of Labour is calling on the provincial government to...
Bank of Canada says business outlook remains positive except for energy sector

Bank of Canada says business outlook remains positive except for energy sector

While business sentiment has slipped somewhat over the past quarter, the Bank of Canada reported January 12 that...
Insider trading, Jan. 13, 2015

Insider trading, Jan. 13, 2015

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending January 7. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
B.C. population growth accelerates on interprovincial migration

B.C. population growth accelerates on interprovincial migration

Population growth jumped in the third quarter as fewer residents left B.C. for...

Waste plan should hit reduction goals, not serve private industry

This is the month it becomes officially illegal to put food scraps into the landfill.
Copyright holder ‘falsely warns’ Canadians of $150,000 penalty for illegal downloading

Copyright holder ‘falsely warns’ Canadians of $150,000 penalty for illegal downloading

Any Canadians accused of illegally downloading music should be aware threats of financial penalties of as much as $150,000 do not fly with the law.
Social venture program aims to ‘make a difference’ and ‘actually make money’

Social venture program aims to ‘make a difference’ and ‘actually make money’

There are a lot of things Kevin Starke wishes he could tell his 21-year-old self when he started his first social venture.

No-zero grading policies in education as misguided as ever

It doesn't take students long to conclude that assignment due dates are mere suggestions
Detox, donuts and dodging divorce

Detox, donuts and dodging divorce

Whether we took holidays over the Christmas period or not, with the increased social activity, and a bit less frantic pace at work, we are likely suffering from a post-holiday hangover just like those who did take time off.
B.C. unemployment rate drops in December as more full-time positions added

B.C. unemployment rate drops in December as more full-time positions added

While Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.6%, British Columbia saw a drop to...