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Can we move to a fossil-free future without wrecking our economy?

Can we move to a fossil-free future without wrecking our economy?

As immense as the challenge seems, experts say it is possible to change the world’s energy diet
August earnings drop stalls B.C. momentum

August earnings drop stalls B.C. momentum

Average weekly earnings in B.C. fell in August, retracing all of July’s gain and moderating some of the positive momentum from recent months. Weekly earnings for B.C. employees averaged a seasonally adjusted $904 – while up 0.
Insider trading, November 10, 2015

Insider trading, November 10, 2015

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed the week ending November 3. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
Controversial foreign ownership study is about money — not race: Vancouver planner

Controversial foreign ownership study is about money — not race: Vancouver planner

“Money is no longer connected to what you do and where you live”
Low commodity prices are actually a sign the world economy is growing: economist

Low commodity prices are actually a sign the world economy is growing: economist

Peter Hall, chief economist of Export Development Canada, says it’s all about the end of quantitative easing
B.C. adds 23,000 jobs in October, leads annual growth in Canada

B.C. adds 23,000 jobs in October, leads annual growth in Canada

Canada may have been in the throes of an October election campaign but British Columbians kept very busy in the workforce.
Metro Vancouver residents eye viaducts removal plan with deep suspicion: poll

Metro Vancouver residents eye viaducts removal plan with deep suspicion: poll

71% of poll respondents believe the plan will benefit developers only, while 85% doubt affordable housing will materialize
Full text of secretive TPP trade deal released

Full text of secretive TPP trade deal released

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he will allow a "full and open public debate" on the trade deal in Parliament
Municipal overspending has taken thousands of dollars from each household in Canada: report

Municipal overspending has taken thousands of dollars from each household in Canada: report

Victoria was the biggest offender in the country, according to the study
Newly sworn-in PM Trudeau appoints three British Columbians to cabinet

Newly sworn-in PM Trudeau appoints three British Columbians to cabinet

Two of the ministers are MPs for Vancouver ridings and the third is MP for Delta