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Vancouver ranks mid-pack for remote working as trend loses steam, says StatCan

Vancouver ranks mid-pack for remote working as trend loses steam, says StatCan

Metro region tied for sixth when it comes to proportion of employees working mostly from home.
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'Mismatched guidance' on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern

'Mismatched guidance' on pulling COVID vaccines ahead of updated shots raises concern

As several provinces get rid of their existing COVID-19 vaccine supplies to make way for updated shots expected in the fall, pharmacists and some doctors say the move raises questions about gaps in vaccine access and government messaging.
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CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards

CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards

CALGARY — An oil and gas industry group is calling on the federal Competition Bureau to ensure environmental groups are held to the same truth-in-advertising standards as other sectors under new federal greenwashing rules.
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Kamloops sports, community groups advance plans for proposed $140M arena

Kamloops sports, community groups advance plans for proposed $140M arena

New four-rink facility will include modern amenities, fitness areas and flexible event spaces
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S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of jobs data

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of jobs data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Thursday as energy, industrial and tech stocks weighed on Bay St., while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 52.48 points at 22,988.28.
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Rapid work force change is increasing workload. Managers should ask ‘what do we need to subtract?’

Rapid work force change is increasing workload. Managers should ask ‘what do we need to subtract?’

Forced returns to the office and the rise of new technology leaves managers in a precarious position as stewards of employee wellbeing
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as S&P 500 stays on track for worst week since April

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as S&P 500 stays on track for worst week since April

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks fell following a mixed round of data on the economy, keeping them on track for their worst week since April. The S&P 500 slipped 0.
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In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

In message of hope, Singh says challenge ahead is convincing people NDP can win

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh brought a message of hope Thursday in his first speech following the NDP's exit from its supply and confidence deal with the minority Liberals, who portrayed his move as a bow to Conservative wishes.
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High cost of living in B.C. to be election issue: BCBC

High cost of living in B.C. to be election issue: BCBC

It costs 21 per cent more to live in B.C. in 2024 than it did in 2019, BCBC says
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Union 'devastated' by B.C. mill closures, says Canfor should lose tenures

Union 'devastated' by B.C. mill closures, says Canfor should lose tenures

BURNABY, B.C. — The United Steelworkers union is calling Canfor Corp.
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