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Despite planning guides, B.C. not ready for a major catastrophe, says paramedic

Despite planning guides, B.C. not ready for a major catastrophe, says paramedic

Dave Deines with the Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of B.C. said planning and policies can only go so far when staffing is inadequate
$4.1M B.C. bathroom subject of federal lawsuit against architect, contractors

$4.1M B.C. bathroom subject of federal lawsuit against architect, contractors

The government wanted a washroom facility at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre in Glacier National Park
China easing travel bans could breathe life into B.C. birth tourism, says immigration expert

China easing travel bans could breathe life into B.C. birth tourism, says immigration expert

The number of non-residents paying for births in B.C. hospitals has dropped over 80 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels. The decline is attributed to China's travel restrictions, says an immigration policy expert
Backed by $500M, InBC’s first investments target Vancouver VC firms

Backed by $500M, InBC’s first investments target Vancouver VC firms

Newly created Crown corporation earmarking between $5M and $10M for first three investments
Forestry companies renew their employment growth

Forestry companies renew their employment growth

British Columbia’s largest forestry companies have grown for two consecutive years but have not reached their 2019 employment peak, according to data collected on Business in Vancouver’s list of the biggest forestry companies in b.C. (page 10).
Who’s who in the Vancouver mayor’s office

Who’s who in the Vancouver mayor’s office

In its campaign platform, ABC Vancouver promised that if it won a majority of the seats on city council, that it “will limit partisan activity from Mayoral office staff.” Ken Sim won the mayoralty on Oct.
Surrey taxpayers would fork out $155M on a failed police transition

Surrey taxpayers would fork out $155M on a failed police transition

By 2027, staff estimate the city will be $235 million ahead by reversing the transition and keeping the Mounties
B.C. Premier David Eby announces plan to freeze ICBC rates for two years

B.C. Premier David Eby announces plan to freeze ICBC rates for two years

A rate freeze will help keep car insurance affordable 'at a time when people are facing significant cost pressures,' said Eby
BOC governor Tiff Macklem defends recent interest-rate hike

BOC governor Tiff Macklem defends recent interest-rate hike

Macklem spoke today at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Insider trading: December 12, 2022

Insider trading: December 12, 2022

The following is a list of stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed in the week ended Nov. 30, 2022. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission and obtained from DisclosureNet.com.