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UBC professor arranged venue, promoted lecture by anti-racism consultant accused of antisemitism

UBC professor arranged venue, promoted lecture by anti-racism consultant accused of antisemitism

The director of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ) arranged space last May for a Vancouver lecture by a federally funded activist with a history of antisemitic comments.
What tech layoffs, temporary foreign workers and boomers mean for the labour force

What tech layoffs, temporary foreign workers and boomers mean for the labour force

Canada's economy has seen a constant stream of layoffs hitting companies from the tech sector and beyond in recent months while many employers lament a shortage of workers, but neither seem to be weighing heavily on the country's jobs numbers.
Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 14, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: Feb. 14, 2023

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court. Defendant 1206711 B.C. Ltd.
In the Courts: ‘Massive’ data breach leads to B.C. class-action lawsuit

In the Courts: ‘Massive’ data breach leads to B.C. class-action lawsuit

A “massive, months-long” data breach that allegedly exposed private customers’ information is the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit in B.C. GoTo Technology Canada Ltd. and its U.S.
B.C. government lawyers threaten job action over NDP unionization bill

B.C. government lawyers threaten job action over NDP unionization bill

The BC Government Lawyers Association's 350 members voted 97.1 per cent for job action.
Feds earmark $1.8M to help Vancouver's Chinatown revitalization

Feds earmark $1.8M to help Vancouver's Chinatown revitalization

The federal government is spending $1.8 million to help make Vancouver's historic Chinatown lighter and brighter.
Provinces agree to accept new federal health funding offer

Provinces agree to accept new federal health funding offer

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers will formally accept an offer from the federal government for billions in additional health-care funding, but say they will also insist the money continue to flow for more than 10 years.
Defamation lawsuit filed by TRU VP against accusers in high-profile misconduct probe

Defamation lawsuit filed by TRU VP against accusers in high-profile misconduct probe

A Thompson Rivers University vice president who was cleared last month following a year-long investigation into high-profile allegations of serious misconduct has filed a lawsuit against a number of his accusers and others who advocated on their beha
Deep debt is a dating obstacle: survey

Deep debt is a dating obstacle: survey

Canadian insolvency statistics show slight decline from multi-year high
Thirteen years after Vancouver 2010, Canada’s sport system at a crossroads and in crisis

Thirteen years after Vancouver 2010, Canada’s sport system at a crossroads and in crisis

While dreams of a 2030 Winter Olympics in Canada have not died, advocates say the country must first grapple with its crisis in sport