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New bill would ban replacement workers in federal workplaces during strikes, lockouts

New bill would ban replacement workers in federal workplaces during strikes, lockouts

The bill will bar employers from hiring someone to do the work of anyone who is on strike or lockout
BC Place awards fan with two tickets to each 2024 event in the venue

BC Place awards fan with two tickets to each 2024 event in the venue

Prize was part of contest to mark the stadium's 40th year in operation
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim will seek re-election in 2026

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim will seek re-election in 2026

'Every day is a journey. Now I sound really corny, but it's true. It's awesome.'
Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

'It’s called the Monetary Judgment Enforcement Act. I guess I’m wondering, where’s the enforcement?'
'Living wage' for Metro Vancouver's working parents zips past $25: report

'Living wage' for Metro Vancouver's working parents zips past $25: report

Families in Victoria, Kelowna, Vancouver and many remote communities face most extreme cost-of-living pressures.
BoC's governing council split on whether interest rates need to rise further

BoC's governing council split on whether interest rates need to rise further

Some Bank of Canada council members believe it's more likely than not that interest rates will need to go higher to get inflation back to target levels
B.C. tourism operators optimistic about strong winter economy

B.C. tourism operators optimistic about strong winter economy

Visitor counts set to rise, but cost-of-living hikes may pause some vacation plans
Province committed to respecting Treaty 8 rights, says northern B.C. Indigenous liaison

Province committed to respecting Treaty 8 rights, says northern B.C. Indigenous liaison

Treaty rights come first, industry second, says Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation representative
Widow takes full ownership of B.C. ski resort after judge rules on unsigned will

Widow takes full ownership of B.C. ski resort after judge rules on unsigned will

Unsigned will recognized as 'testimentary intention' to hand over operation of Powder King north of Prince George to widowed wife
New B.C. housing law aimed at concerns about parks, other amenities

New B.C. housing law aimed at concerns about parks, other amenities

Such contributions have typically been negotiated during rezonings, which will no longer be needed in some cases under new provincial rules