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Grappling with the workforce attraction conundrum in B.C.’s north

Grappling with the workforce attraction conundrum in B.C.’s north

Another smoky August made for miserable northerners as many were forced to temporarily move, ditch their summer plans or retreat indoors from the oppressive smog last month.
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B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

Revenue from levy will be needed to offset costs to cities and towns of legalization, Union of B.C. Municipalities president says
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Province promises more childcare spaces for B.C. families

Province promises more childcare spaces for B.C. families

BC NDP government announces community partnerships via UBCM
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Housing, transportation, taxes top list of election issues for Metro businesses

Housing, transportation, taxes top list of election issues for Metro businesses

Sixty per cent say municipal governments are on the wrong track
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Pot legalization will mean more work for police in B.C.: RCMP official

Pot legalization will mean more work for police in B.C.: RCMP official

Communities’ responses to marijuana legalization must be coordinated with police and the province as usage becomes more widespread, Union of B.C. Municipalities delegates heard Sept. 10.
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Surrey employment growth favours bigger organizations

Surrey employment growth favours bigger organizations

Median staff numbers fell by 16.9% while average employment grew 9.8%
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Insider trading, September 11, 2018

Insider trading, September 11, 2018

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 September 5, 2018. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission obtained from DisclosureNet.com.
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Lawsuit of the week: Legal battle heating up over air conditioners in SFU president’s penthouse

Lawsuit of the week: Legal battle heating up over air conditioners in SFU president’s penthouse

The Simon Fraser University Foundation is taking the strata corporation for the building at One University Crescent to court over retroactive fines levied for the use of an air conditioner in the building’s penthouse currently occupied by SFU president Andrew Petter.
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Ian Campbell drops out of Vancouver mayoral race

Ian Campbell drops out of Vancouver mayoral race

Deadline for nominations is Sept. 14
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RCMP personnel shortage may spur closure of smaller B.C. detachments

RCMP personnel shortage may spur closure of smaller B.C. detachments

Officials consider creation of regional hubs to meet detachment staffing challenges in province
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