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Government watchdog to hold in-person complaints sessions across B.C.

Government watchdog to hold in-person complaints sessions across B.C.

The public is invited to schedule free and confidential in-person meetings to voice concerns about unfair practices in the public sector
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No sign interest in heat pumps grew following Liberal move to beef up federal grants

No sign interest in heat pumps grew following Liberal move to beef up federal grants

PM set off a political uproar when he announced Ottawa was temporarily removing carbon pricing for some provinces
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Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Canucks just one piece in vast Aquilini family business empire

Family’s diversified holdings include wide range of hospitality, agriculture and real estate activities
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Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures

Deadline to get partial CEBA forgiveness arrives as business groups warn of closures

Hundreds of thousands of businesses received a Canada Emergency Business Account loan during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Richmond council declares boycott on hotel behind picket lines

Richmond council declares boycott on hotel behind picket lines

Unite Here Local 40 asked city councillors to not allow any city events at three hotels currently behind picket lines
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Vancouver police offer $10K signing bonuses to lure 'experienced officers'

Vancouver police offer $10K signing bonuses to lure 'experienced officers'

'This is stupid and a slap in the face of existing officers.'
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City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

City of Vancouver employees’ absentee rates average more than 18 days per year

'Reduced absenteeism across the board would result in savings of approximately $4.5 million per year.'
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U.S. grand jury indictment issued to four B.C. residents accused of stock fraud

U.S. grand jury indictment issued to four B.C. residents accused of stock fraud

Offshore shell facilitator and former lawyer Fred Sharp of West Vancouver and three alleged associates are facing criminal securities fraud allegations in a grand jury indictment
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Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.
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LNG projects raising cost of living, says B.C. First Nation

LNG projects raising cost of living, says B.C. First Nation

Hereditary chiefs say not all economic impacts of LNG are positive
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