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How B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come

How B.C. skilled worker shortage could worsen in years to come

The province could face a worsening shortage of skilled workers over the next decade as the number of people coming into the profession lags behind those leaving.
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Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27K after procurement push

Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27K after procurement push

UBC expert offers insights into Canada's push for ventilator procurement
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 22, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 22, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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NPA directors ordered to pay $100,000 in costs to ex-mayor after defamation lawsuit backfired

NPA directors ordered to pay $100,000 in costs to ex-mayor after defamation lawsuit backfired

In her discussion, the judge said the defamation claim had substantial merit, but that the plaintiffs did not prove they were harmed, and that former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart did not make the statements with malice
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Human rights researcher says overseas police stations part of China’s 'sticks-and-carrots' approach

Human rights researcher says overseas police stations part of China’s 'sticks-and-carrots' approach

On Mondays, federal politicians heard testimony about how the Chinese Communist Party uses a 'sticks-and-carrots' approach to promote policies and activities that align with CCP interests and divide CCP critics abroad
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Recall David Eby campaign falls far short of goal

Recall David Eby campaign falls far short of goal

The petition was 13,712 short of the minimum number of signatures required to remove the NDP leader from his seat as MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey
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Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high

Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high

Food inflation appears to be easing in Canada, but experts say shoppers shouldn't expect lower prices at the grocery store. Statistics Canada said Tuesday the cost of groceries in February rose 10.
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In the Courts: Skeena Resources denies former VP’s toxic workplace allegations

In the Courts: Skeena Resources denies former VP’s toxic workplace allegations

B.C. miner claims Kelly Earle made up and spread allegations about colleagues she didn’t like
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Why inflation remains persistent in B.C. while cooling in the rest of Canada

Why inflation remains persistent in B.C. while cooling in the rest of Canada

Province’s inflation rate remained unchanged at 6.2% in February, according to Statistics Canada
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Who’s Suing Whom: March 21, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: March 21, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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