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City of Burnaby alleges pulp and paper company contaminated public land over three decades

City of Burnaby alleges pulp and paper company contaminated public land over three decades

BIV's lawsuit of the week
Employment sinks in B.C. with 8,400 jobs lost in September

Employment sinks in B.C. with 8,400 jobs lost in September

What happened: Jobs in B.C. declined significantly on a monthly basis Why it matters: The province and the nation were on different paths in terms of jobs growth last month B.C.
Earnings rise as job vacancy growth slows

Earnings rise as job vacancy growth slows

Non-farm payroll data pointed to solid labour market conditions in July, albeit with soft patches within various sectors. Average weekly earnings edged higher on a month-to-month basis by 0.1% to $993.67 with year-over-year growth a modest 2.2%.
Final French federal leaders' debate centres on environment, Bill 21; China issue broached

Final French federal leaders' debate centres on environment, Bill 21; China issue broached

The final French-language debate for federal leaders heading into the election later this month was more orderly than the English affair three days ago - when candidates took turns shouting over one another and often drowned out actual discussion poi
Notary and couple battle over missing $20k after condo sale

Notary and couple battle over missing $20k after condo sale

How does $20,000 disappear? That’s the question at the bottom of a legal battle between a New Westminster notary public and the couple whose condo sale he facilitated.
River Rock casino among first in Canada to use new safety system

River Rock casino among first in Canada to use new safety system

The River Rock Casino and Resort in Richmond is one of the first hotels in Canada to introduce a new safety solution in the hospitality industry.
Election has been mostly free of mis- and disinformation, research shows

Election has been mostly free of mis- and disinformation, research shows

TORONTO — Canada's election has so far been "largely clean" but misinformation and disinformation may start emerging during the final week of the campaign, a researcher warns.
Conservatives pledge extra EI leave, expanded tax credit for adoptive parents

Conservatives pledge extra EI leave, expanded tax credit for adoptive parents

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are promising to provide more paid time off and an expanded tax credit for adopting parents.
Singh lays out conditions for NDP support in Parliament after Oct. 21 vote

Singh lays out conditions for NDP support in Parliament after Oct. 21 vote

OTTAWA — Just hours before the last televised debate of the federal election campaign, Jagmeet Singh is setting the Thanksgiving table for Canadians — and he's trying to make his New Democrats the centrepiece.
Growing fees and falling architects

Growing fees and falling architects

Top architectural firms becoming more efficient