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Tech layoffs continue to hit B.C. in largest sector downsizing in over a decade

Tech layoffs continue to hit B.C. in largest sector downsizing in over a decade

Some local job losses are being absorbed by a concurrent wave of retirements
B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

B.C. skills plan looks to future jobs, changing economy, includes $3,500 grant

The $480M plan is geared to help people acquire skills and seek new job opportunities, says minister
Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

Fraud – and secrecy about it – common across some B.C. government organizations

B.C.'s auditor general polled 23 public organizations about fraud last year; many are not required by law to disclose how they responded
Small business owners balance rising costs with keeping customers happy: survey

Small business owners balance rising costs with keeping customers happy: survey

Inflation has been moderating from last year’s highs, but remains elevated, with a reading of 4.3 per cent in March
White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

White House, DHS to end COVID-19 vaccination rule for foreign travellers by May 12

Canada ended its own vaccination requirements for foreign visitors back in October
Some 35K CRA workers continue strike as tentative deal reached with Treasury Board

Some 35K CRA workers continue strike as tentative deal reached with Treasury Board

Union tweeted that the two sides had met throughout the day and late into the night, without an agreement
Competition Bureau seeks input on RBC's proposed takeover of HSBC Bank Canada

Competition Bureau seeks input on RBC's proposed takeover of HSBC Bank Canada

Agency says it's looking for input from market participants and Canadians on a range of areas including residential mortgages, personal and business lending and bank accounts
B.C. premier's office was lobbied by the daughter of one of its top strategists

B.C. premier's office was lobbied by the daughter of one of its top strategists

A Paper Excellence lobbyist solicited B.C.'s Office of the Premier while her father was a senior strategist for former premier John Horgan
Bob Thompson: Understanding the debt cycle we are in and where it takes us

Bob Thompson: Understanding the debt cycle we are in and where it takes us

Who else is getting tired of talking about once-in-a-hundred-year events happening every year or so in the financial markets? It’s been over a decade of it now, and it all stems from the state of all things monetary, political, and where we are in th
Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. Crown corporation accused of toxic workplace in wrongful dismissal claim

Lawsuit of the Week: B.C. Crown corporation accused of toxic workplace in wrongful dismissal claim

Former senior director suing B.C. Investment Management Corp.