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Canada has nothing to fear from U.S. protectionist rhetoric, envoy to Ottawa insists

Canada has nothing to fear from U.S. protectionist rhetoric, envoy to Ottawa insists

David Cohen says he wants to end, once and for all, persistent concerns in Canada about protectionist sentiment south of the border
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Loblaw calls out ongoing 'outsized' price hikes from big brand-name food companies

Loblaw calls out ongoing 'outsized' price hikes from big brand-name food companies

Company says cost hikes appear out of sync with the commodity cost environment and are contributing to elevated food inflation in Canada
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B.C.’s economy diversifying as growth slows

B.C.’s economy diversifying as growth slows

Technology, film production gain as energy and resources stagnate
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In the Courts: Canfor’s ex-president loses bid to draw more dollars from forestry giant

In the Courts: Canfor’s ex-president loses bid to draw more dollars from forestry giant

Brett Robinson argued the forestry giant’s contributions should have continued for the years after his termination
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 3, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Public employees' remote work agreement just the beginning: labour expert

Issues of employee time, surveillance, productivity and the right to disconnect have all become hot-button topics in the wake of COVID, says economist
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Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Award wins tap into B.C.'s history of franchising success

Two B.C. franchise owners win highest North American franchisee honour
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Tech layoffs continue to hit B.C. in largest sector downsizing in over a decade

Tech layoffs continue to hit B.C. in largest sector downsizing in over a decade

Some local job losses are being absorbed by a concurrent wave of retirements
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B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

The $480M plan is geared to help people acquire skills and seek new job opportunities, says minister
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Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

B.C.'s auditor general polled 23 public organizations about fraud last year; many are not required by law to disclose how they responded
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