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Canadian TV, film, music industries ask MPs for protection against AI

Canadian TV, film, music industries ask MPs for protection against AI

OTTAWA — Canada's actors, directors and musicians are sounding the alarm over artificial intelligence, saying it threatens their livelihood and reputations.
BC Hydro prepares for drop in water supply at biggest reservoirs

BC Hydro prepares for drop in water supply at biggest reservoirs

Two dams that account for more than 45 per cent of B.C.'s generating capacity are forecast to have below average overall water supply.
Group says Lululemon is 'greenwashing' as emissions rise, wants competition probe

Group says Lululemon is 'greenwashing' as emissions rise, wants competition probe

VANCOUVER — A non-profit organization in British Columbia announced Monday it has asked Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate athletic-wear giant Lululemon, claiming the company is misleading customers about its environmental impacts.
B.C. man facing fraud charges in U.S. fined $40K for illegal trades

B.C. man facing fraud charges in U.S. fined $40K for illegal trades

Aarif Jamani is barred from B.C.'s capital markets for four years after conceding he violated a cease trade order; in a related matter Jamani faces securities fraud charges in a New York court
WestJet could face costly delivery delays due to panel blowout on Boeing plane

WestJet could face costly delivery delays due to panel blowout on Boeing plane

WestJet faces indefinite delays on dozens of new aircraft deliveries after a panel blowout on a Boeing 737 Max plane last month prompted a halt to greater production at the U.S. aircraft maker.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Thousands still waiting to find a doctor through B.C. registry

Thousands still waiting to find a doctor through B.C. registry

Health Minister Adrian Dix says 60,000 people have been connected to a family doctor through the Health Connect Registry, while 220,000 continue to await placement
B.C. companies roar into Lunar New Year with dragon-themed products

B.C. companies roar into Lunar New Year with dragon-themed products

More B.C. companies are tapping into the Asian festival and getting creative about their campaigns
Principals at Mahony's Tavern in Vancouver sued over financing dispute

Principals at Mahony's Tavern in Vancouver sued over financing dispute

Problem stems from alleged money-losing Stamps Landing restaurant
New payment model sees 16.5% jump in B.C. family doctors, but more needed: minister

New payment model sees 16.5% jump in B.C. family doctors, but more needed: minister

VANCOUVER — Health Minister Adrian Dix says the number of family doctors in British Columbia is increasing, but there are still almost 900,000 people without a primary care provider.