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Recession not guaranteed: B.C. braces for ‘bumpy’ ride

Recession not guaranteed: B.C. braces for ‘bumpy’ ride

Downturn or recession? Experts debate the severity of economic shock ahead
B.C. government challenged in court over 'vague' climate plan

B.C. government challenged in court over 'vague' climate plan

B.C. voters are being left in the dark when it comes to how the provincial government is revealing its plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, claimed lawyers in a pivotal case heard Tuesday in a Vancouver Supreme Court.
Hardwick pledges Olympic bid plebiscite under a TEAM city hall

Hardwick pledges Olympic bid plebiscite under a TEAM city hall

The question of Vancouver hosting another Olympic Games has surfaced time and again during the run-up to the 2022 municipal elections
‘Shifting’ markets leave questions over InBC’s exact ROI for $500M fund

‘Shifting’ markets leave questions over InBC’s exact ROI for $500M fund

Crown corporation’s executives leave wiggle room for ROI after initially targeting 5% returns
Half of B.C. residents say it's getting harder to feed themselves

Half of B.C. residents say it's getting harder to feed themselves

More than half of British Columbians say it is becoming less affordable to feed themselves, according to a new survey. The Ipsos poll, carried out on behalf of the national accounting firm MNP, also found half of B.C.
Tribunal orders B.C. strata to fix 'disgusting mud pit'

Tribunal orders B.C. strata to fix 'disgusting mud pit'

The yard was extremely muddy, with standing water and a green slime over much of the mud.
Lululemon settles lawsuit against Peloton over alleged patent infringement

Lululemon settles lawsuit against Peloton over alleged patent infringement

Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. has reached a settlement with Peloton Interactive Inc. over allegations the exercise equipment maker copied several of the apparel company's designs.
Indigenous leaders want corporate reconciliation efforts to extend beyond Sept. 30

Indigenous leaders want corporate reconciliation efforts to extend beyond Sept. 30

TORONTO — Chelsee Pettit spent much of the summer collaborating with designers to create and manufacture apparel reflective of the Indigenous values she hoped would be on people's minds when Canada marks its second National Day for Truth and Reconcil
Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers

Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers

TORONTO — Canada is facing a wave of retirements driven by workers in high-pressure sectors, with an increasing number retiring before they turn 65.
'Justinflation' can't be said in the House of Commons, but MPs are trying anyway

'Justinflation' can't be said in the House of Commons, but MPs are trying anyway

OTTAWA — The Conservatives' cheeky term for inflation under the Liberals has got some MPs into trouble in the House of Commons, where saying "Justinflation" has been deemed verboten.