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Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1m openings by 2031

Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1m openings by 2031

Newcomers expected to fill one-third of job openings, according to outlook
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B.C. moving to 'endemic' approach to COVID, says medical health officer (with video)

B.C. moving to 'endemic' approach to COVID, says medical health officer (with video)

Omicron has been a game changer, says Dr. Mark Lysyshyn of Vancouver Coastal Health. Living with the virus while minimizing 'societal disruption' is the task ahead
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Who’s getting sued: February 7, 2022

Who’s getting sued: February 7, 2022

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court
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Kevin Falcon wins BC Liberal leadership race

Kevin Falcon wins BC Liberal leadership race

The former cabinet minister won on the fifth ballot
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B.C. Liberals can announce leadership winner, court rules

B.C. Liberals can announce leadership winner, court rules

Delaying tonight's (Feb. 5) announcement of the B.C. Liberal Party's new leader would not be in the public interest and delay the party's work on the upcoming Throne Speech and budget, a B.C. Supreme Court judge says
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19 die in past day in B.C. while infected with COVID-19

19 die in past day in B.C. while infected with COVID-19

Number of known active infections represent the lowest total so far this year
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Top executive at GCT Global Container Terminals to step down

Top executive at GCT Global Container Terminals to step down

The top executive at GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. - the operator of largest container port facility in Canada at the Port of Vancouver – has resigned, the company said this morning.
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B.C. adds 4,200 jobs in January as Omicron wallops Central Canada

B.C. adds 4,200 jobs in January as Omicron wallops Central Canada

Province’s unemployment rate falls to 5.1%
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Gas stations, food stores drive retail gains in B.C.

Gas stations, food stores drive retail gains in B.C.

B.C. retail sales increased 0.8% in November to $8.3 billion despite the drag of flooding and landslides in parts of the province. This reversed a 0.2% decline in October. Sales in the Vancouver metro area increased 0.
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Scammers steal data from B.C. residents through fake COVID-19 appointments. Here's how

Scammers steal data from B.C. residents through fake COVID-19 appointments. Here's how

Callers claiming to be medical professionals tricking consumers into revealing personal health information
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