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B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

The last agreement between the two sides expired in March 2023, and the union said in September that members had voted 96 per cent in favour of authorizing strike action if necessary.
Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

Climate change made 37 Canadian heat waves more likely in 2024

A new extreme weather attribution system has found that in the summer of 2024, several Canadian heat waves were made 'far more likely' due to climate change.
Canadian consensus on immigration under threat, but not gone: immigration minister

Canadian consensus on immigration under threat, but not gone: immigration minister

OTTAWA — Canada's long-held consensus on immigration is under threat but has not disappeared, the immigration minister said in an interview after announcing a major cut to the number of newcomers to Canada.
'Shock-prone world' highlights need for productivity: Bank of Canada governor

'Shock-prone world' highlights need for productivity: Bank of Canada governor

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the world has become more prone to supply shocks which create more risks to inflation, but the central bank is in a better place to deal with them now that inflation is under control.
Announcing BIV's 2024 Forty Under 40 Award recipients

Announcing BIV's 2024 Forty Under 40 Award recipients

This special awards program will also celebrate 35 years of business leadership excellence at an awards gala in February 2025
With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

From frozen waffles and pancakes to beef jelly tongue, recent listeria recalls may have consumers concerned that more of the bacteria is infiltrating the food chain, but experts say that's not the case.
Federal government posts $9.8-billion deficit for April-to-August period

Federal government posts $9.8-billion deficit for April-to-August period

OTTAWA — The federal government's deficit was $9.8 billion for the April-to-August period. The Finance Department's latest fiscal monitor says the result compared with a deficit of $4.3 billion during the same period a year earlier.
Rob Shaw: Furstenau shows her cards, shutting down Rustad’s slim-majority hopes

Rob Shaw: Furstenau shows her cards, shutting down Rustad’s slim-majority hopes

With BC Green support off the table, Conservatives face tougher path to government
Retail sales up slightly in August as consumer spending remains muted

Retail sales up slightly in August as consumer spending remains muted

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales rose 0.4 per cent to $66.6 billion in August, helped by higher new car sales, Statistics Canada said Friday.
Opinion: B.C. manufacturing sector nears crisis as political leaders stay silent

Opinion: B.C. manufacturing sector nears crisis as political leaders stay silent

With declining investment and rising costs, B.C.’s manufacturing sector is in danger of collapse