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B.C. fines slumlord $115,000

B.C. fines slumlord $115,000

B.C. has levied its first fine under the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to a Surrey landlord who failed to maintain his rental property despite several orders from the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB).
BCGEU strikes deal with government to protect liquor workers

BCGEU strikes deal with government to protect liquor workers

The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has reached an agreement in principle with the government to give 500 of its B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) workers “employment security”, the union announced Monday.
Nurturing a northern revival

Nurturing a northern revival

Amid a resource-sector boom, Prince George is opening its doors to business and doing its best to shed its reputation as Canada's most dangerous city
Manufacturers moving into new markets

Manufacturers moving into new markets

Lower Mainland’s manufacturing sector aiming to broaden its export market horizons, but high costs, currency volatility, skilled-labour shortages and HST repeal are hampering industry initiatives

Mobile business licence pilot project planned

Vancouver, Richmond and Surrey consider initiative to launch a single licence for use in multiple municipalities this spring
Catalyst mill workers agree to wage cuts

Catalyst mill workers agree to wage cuts

Unionized workers at beleaguered Catalyst Paper Corp . (TSX:CTL) have agreed to more than $18 million in wage and benefit cuts to help save the company from bankruptcy.
New vehicle sales set to rise: Central 1

New vehicle sales set to rise: Central 1

Central 1 Credit Union expects new vehicle sales to rise about 9% in 2012 compared with 2011, as low financing costs, industry incentives and relatively attractive prices combine with modest improvements in labour market conditions.

Gas-line fire generates court action

Sheila Howe and Gerry Hill are suing Coal Island Ltd., Carlton Contractors Ltd., FortisBC Energy Inc. and the City of Burnaby for damages for loss of equipment and loss of business income as a result of a fire that was allegedly caused by a combination of errors.

Wages climb in 2011

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