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Social services union talks collapse, strike vote imminent

Social services union talks collapse, strike vote imminent

Talks broke down last week between the provincial government, employers and the 10 unions representing B.C.’s 15,000 community social services workers. The parties have been trying to reach a collective agreement since February.
Wine industry baffled by B.C. response to federal liquor law

Wine industry baffled by B.C. response to federal liquor law

B.C. winery owners and wine lawyers say they are confused by the B.C. government's response to a federal bill that MPs passed last week to allow Canadians to carry wine across provincial boundaries.
Westin Bayshore sues for flooding damages

Westin Bayshore sues for flooding damages

Owners and operators of Vancouver's Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina are suing for damages after a fire suppression system allegedly failed and caused water damage to the property.
Limits over bringing liquor across B.C. borders lifted

Limits over bringing liquor across B.C. borders lifted

British Columbians can now bring liquor back into B.C. from other Canadian provinces and territories without paying additional taxes, according to Rich Coleman , the minister responsible for the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch .
Canadian exporter confidence rebounds: survey

Canadian exporter confidence rebounds: survey

Canadian exporter confidence has bounced back from one of the lowest points on record last fall, according to an Export Development Canada (EDC) survey released this morning.
Premier's dinner “most successful in history”: Liberals

Premier's dinner “most successful in history”: Liberals

The BC Liberal Party is touting last night's Premier's dinner as an indication that the struggling party can yet prevail in an election.
B.C. business fuelling growth via acquisition

B.C. business fuelling growth via acquisition

$12 billion in corporate deals announced in B.C. thus far in 2012
Data Points: Living in Lotus Land losing its fiscal lustre

Data Points: Living in Lotus Land losing its fiscal lustre

If you had to put a price on living in one of the world’s most livable cities, how much would you be willing to pay?
DVBIA urges city to keep focused on cigarette butts

DVBIA urges city to keep focused on cigarette butts

Council broadens original motion to investigate ways to reduce litter in the city
Delays in making judicial appointments threatening the quality of justice in B.C.

Delays in making judicial appointments threatening the quality of justice in B.C.

BC's judicial system is doing more with less, but at a cost.