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What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

What to do with WorkSafeBC's giant pot of money?

Over the past 10 years, WorkSafeBC has built up a massive surplus thanks to investments and steady premium payments from businesses
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Vancouver International Wine Festival to focus on Italy in 2024

Vancouver International Wine Festival to focus on Italy in 2024

Tickets set to go on sale next month for the Feb. 24 through March 3 event
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PR pros launch Vancouver-based Framepoint Public Affairs

PR pros launch Vancouver-based Framepoint Public Affairs

New firm specializes in public affairs, government relations and digital advocacy
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BC Lions playoff ticket offer for BIV readers

BC Lions playoff ticket offer for BIV readers

For the second year in a row, the BC Lions will be hosting a playoff game, either the Western Conference semi-final or the final itself. BIV readers have the opportunity to buy tickets before the public sale. Beginning Wednesday (Oct. 4) at 10 a.m.
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What does it take for health inspectors to shut down a B.C. restaurant?

What does it take for health inspectors to shut down a B.C. restaurant?

Are restaurants allowed to stay open even if they have pest infestations?
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U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

Mortgage broker is believed to have left Thailand Aug. 30 after handing over assets to a group of U.S.-based creditors
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City wants locals to weigh in on future 'Broadway public realm'

City wants locals to weigh in on future 'Broadway public realm'

Will that mean natural-looking parks, public art, reallocated road space, or something else?
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One person dead following industrial accident on West Van's Cypress Mountain

One person dead following industrial accident on West Van's Cypress Mountain

Worker pinned beneath front-end loader
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How rate hikes have sparked debate on the causes of inflation and how to fight it

How rate hikes have sparked debate on the causes of inflation and how to fight it

Pushback comes at a time when workers are already feeling squeezed by affordability issues
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B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

The task force will be asked to provide 'action-oriented recommendations on enhancing emergency preparedness and response in advance of the 2024 wildfire season,' the province said.
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