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B.C. drops COVID vaccine requirement for government workers

B.C. drops COVID vaccine requirement for government workers

B.C. is dropping its COVID vaccine requirement for public service workers as of April 3, although it will remain for people working in health-care facilities.
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Restaurants given more time to make temporary patios permanent

Restaurants given more time to make temporary patios permanent

Pandemic-era program makes it easier for establishments to get provincial patio licences
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Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Canadian time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

Legislation in the United States that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night.
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Innovation minister and Vancouver mayor head south on trade mission

Innovation minister and Vancouver mayor head south on trade mission

Stopping in Austin and San Francisco in hopes of landing an anchor company
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Auditor general’s survey finds fraud common in B.C. government entities

Auditor general’s survey finds fraud common in B.C. government entities

In a recent survey of 23 public sector organizations, B.C.'s auditor general four nearly two-thirds had detected some form of fraud
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Canada's 2023 federal budget coming March 28: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland

Canada's 2023 federal budget coming March 28: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will table the 2023 federal budget on March 28.
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In the Courts: Union loses arbitration over job qualifications at Kitimat smelter

In the Courts: Union loses arbitration over job qualifications at Kitimat smelter

Unifor local argued employer couldn’t bypass seniority and training program to hire already-qualified power engineers
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Soccer legend Christine Sinclair has harsh words for Canadian Soccer Association leadership

Soccer legend Christine Sinclair has harsh words for Canadian Soccer Association leadership

Sinclair testified Thursday to the House of Commons Canadian Heritage committee as part of the ongoing investigation of Canada Soccer
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Save Old Growth founder and protestor awaits sentencing in provincial court

Save Old Growth founder and protestor awaits sentencing in provincial court

Muhammad Zain Ul Haq pleaded guilty to five charges of mischief for his role in illegal road and bridge blockades in 2021
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Sustained jobs growth could push BoC to raise rates again, economists warn

Sustained jobs growth could push BoC to raise rates again, economists warn

Employment in Canada showed modest growth in February after months of strong jobs gains, raising concerns that a bustling labour market could lead to more interest rate hikes.
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