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Logging company sues after barge damaged by windstorm

Logging company sues after barge damaged by windstorm

A logging company is suing a marine towing company for damage to a barge during a windstorm.
Cities' crumbling infrastructure threatens local economies

Cities' crumbling infrastructure threatens local economies

Poor planning, dysfunctional government links blamed for worsening situation
Canadian employers expect ‘moderate’ hiring in third quarter: Manpower

Canadian employers expect ‘moderate’ hiring in third quarter: Manpower

Employers in Canada anticipate a “moderate” hiring climate in 2013’s third quarter, according to a Manpower survey released this morning.
Government spending blamed for delaying Tax Freedom Day in Canada

Government spending blamed for delaying Tax Freedom Day in Canada

Today is Tax Freedom Day – the day families in Canada have made enough money to pay off their total tax bills for the year as levied by all levels of government – according to a Fraser Institute report released this morning.
PMV report reveals $849k golden parachute for former Canada Place boss

PMV report reveals $849k golden parachute for former Canada Place boss

Mystery surrounds the hefty severance for the former boss of Vancouver’s iconic five sails.
B.C. loses jobs while rest of country records large gains

B.C. loses jobs while rest of country records large gains

While Canada as a whole recorded the highest monthly job gains in 11 years, B.C.’s employment numbers were slightly down in May, Statistics Canada reported today in its Labour Force Survey.
Premier announces new cabinet roster

Premier announces new cabinet roster

Christy Clark announced her cabinet today, with much pomp and circumstance, at a special ceremony at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.
Council poised to allow brewpubs in industrial areas

Council poised to allow brewpubs in industrial areas

Vancouver city council is expected to amend bylaws on June 11 to allow breweries and distilleries that operate in industrial areas to sell their own products in compliance with new provincial laws.
BC Chamber calls on Victoria to fix “embarrassing” PST

BC Chamber calls on Victoria to fix “embarrassing” PST

It's time to talk about the "embarrassing" PST, according to the BC Chamber of Commerce.
PavCo chair, director quit board for Victoria

PavCo chair, director quit board for Victoria

B.C. Pavilion Corp.'s (PavCo) chairman and one of its directors quietly stepped down to assume their new roles as BC Liberal MLA.