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Metro Vancouver oat-milk feud hits courts: Burnaby woman named in lawsuit

Metro Vancouver oat-milk feud hits courts: Burnaby woman named in lawsuit

A B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit alleges three women used 'insider knowledge and confidential information' from their employer to launch their own organic oat-milk powder company
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Vancouver among top 50 cities with highest number of ultra-rich millionaires

Vancouver among top 50 cities with highest number of ultra-rich millionaires

Metro region is home to 72 residents with at least US$100M in investible assets
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B.C. wage growth slowing as job postings drop by 15%

B.C. wage growth slowing as job postings drop by 15%

The number of job postings up slightly in August after a steady decline through most of 2023, says Conference Board of Canada
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Cannabis Act review finds companies struggling to profit, health experts supportive

Cannabis Act review finds companies struggling to profit, health experts supportive

Retailers cite the burden of taxes, markups, fees, and regulatory compliance costs as barriers to the industry's viability
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Vancouver’s governing ABC keeps some, works on other election promises

Vancouver’s governing ABC keeps some, works on other election promises

City council's majority party made public safety and housing key 2022 platform planks
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North Vancouver grain silo an explosion risk, union warns

North Vancouver grain silo an explosion risk, union warns

The union is pushing for changes that would prevent another tragedy
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Flu, COVID immunization campaign kicks off in B.C. as vaccines arrive at pharmacies

Flu, COVID immunization campaign kicks off in B.C. as vaccines arrive at pharmacies

Pharmasave says it's anticipating an increase in demand for vaccines administered by pharmacies this year
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B.C. first province to sign individual health deal with feds, worth $1.2B

B.C. first province to sign individual health deal with feds, worth $1.2B

Deal will see Ottawa shift funding to B.C. over three years
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Advocates push for B.C. to license outdoor child care

Advocates push for B.C. to license outdoor child care

There are child-care programs that already operate outdoors in Victoria, though the ones that operate outdoors full-time are unlicensed
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UVic nursing students urge financial relief, seek pay for practicums

UVic nursing students urge financial relief, seek pay for practicums

While working up to 12-hour days in clinical practice, some are also working paid jobs to survive, says nursing student society co-president
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