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Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

VANCOUVER — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.
When it comes to digital media development, Vancouver’s still got game

When it comes to digital media development, Vancouver’s still got game

With the exception of recent layoffs at Relic Entertainment, the region’s video game sector is thriving – even amid major industry changes
Wildfires contributing to drop in Canadian exports

Wildfires contributing to drop in Canadian exports

Fires caused sawmill closures, oil and gas production curtailments
Canada expects Britain to ‘uphold’ CPTPP standards

Canada expects Britain to ‘uphold’ CPTPP standards

The federal government expects the United Kingdom to comply with the rules of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Pilot program seeks to reward companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Ottawa introduced a new three-year pilot program Tuesday that would incentivize employers to follow worker-protection rules by making it easier for them to hire temporary foreign workers.
Group warns of ‘tripledemic’ repeat without B.C. government action to combat COVID-19 in schools

Group warns of ‘tripledemic’ repeat without B.C. government action to combat COVID-19 in schools

Protect Our Province BC and other signatories have penned an open letter to the province, urging the provincial government to take action to prevent the spread of COVID and respiratory illnesses this fall
Vancouver public company accounting firm stripped of audit work

Vancouver public company accounting firm stripped of audit work

As public company gatekeepers, Hay and Watson failed to meet adequate accounting standards, according to the Canadian Public Accountability Board.
A timeline of events leading up to the new B.C. port deal

A timeline of events leading up to the new B.C. port deal

The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia has announced its members have ratified a new agreement with employers to end their long-running labour dispute. Here is a timeline of events leading up to the new deal. 2022 Nov.
Tilray to buy eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch, tripling its beverages on tap

Tilray to buy eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch, tripling its beverages on tap

Tilray Brands Inc. is expanding its case of craft brews, announcing a deal to buy eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC. In a filing with the U.S.
Ottawa releases vision for transition to ‘net-zero’ electricity systems

Ottawa releases vision for transition to ‘net-zero’ electricity systems

Jurisdictions with clean grids will have a competitive advantage in attracting projects and investments, says a new report