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Province launches BC Hydro review

Province launches BC Hydro review

The British Columbia government has launched a two-phase review of BC Hydro, it announced June 11. The purpose of the review is to control costs and contain rate increases, the province said in a press release.
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What B.C.’s three proposed systems of proportional representation could mean for voters

What B.C.’s three proposed systems of proportional representation could mean for voters

What would B.C. look like under proportional representation, and how does each system work?
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Cannabis legalization set to fire up Canadian job creation

Cannabis legalization set to fire up Canadian job creation

Workers needed throughout supply chain and in peripheral sectors
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Strategic gifting: well-chosen, well-timed gifts stand out

Strategic gifting: well-chosen, well-timed gifts stand out

It might seem obvious that the most important people for your business success are your employees and your customers. So what are you doing to show your appreciation? Gone are the days of giving a gold watch when an employee retires.
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B.C. loses 12,000 jobs in May

B.C. loses 12,000 jobs in May

BMO economist says Ontario has overtaken B.C. as growth leader for jobs
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Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts joins Canfor board

Ex-Surrey mayor Dianne Watts joins Canfor board

Former politician will be one of two women serving as board directors for the forestry company
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Infographic: Six factors that influence exchange rates

Exchange rates fluctuate constantly. What exactly is behind this? This infographic outlines six factors that drive changes in exchange rates
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Senate passes Cannabis Act by vote of 56-30

Senate passes Cannabis Act by vote of 56-30

The Canadian Senate voted to approve the Cannabis Act by a vote of 56-30 with one abstention just after 6 p.m. B.C. time on June 7.
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Man accused of laundering more than $800m found living at River Rock casino

Man accused of laundering more than $800m found living at River Rock casino

Multi-agency team arrested casino high-roller Dan Bui Shun Jin, who is being investigated all over the world
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B.C. law firms adding more lawyers to their rosters

B.C. law firms adding more lawyers to their rosters

But the average number at Metro Vancouver’s largest firms is still down from 2015 peak
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