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Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Meeting set for tomorrow was scheduled before employer knew of strike, representative says
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Worksafe offers heat stress warning

Worksafe offers heat stress warning

As temperatures rise to potentially record highs this week Worksafe offers some words of warning about heat stress – how to avoid it and what to do to keep workers safe in the extreme heat.
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Baldrey: Tension will heat up this summer ahead of 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: Tension will heat up this summer ahead of 2024 B.C. election

Columnist Keith Baldrey explains MLA candidates and their leaders will be more active than ever these next two months.
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Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028

Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028

OTTAWA — Ottawa intends to ban the installation of oil furnaces in new construction as soon as 2028, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced Tuesday.
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B.C. wineries can sell direct to Albertans again

B.C. wineries can sell direct to Albertans again

B.C. and Alberta resolve tax issues that prevented B.C. wineries selling direct to customers
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My employer reduced my vacation to two weeks from three. Is this legal?

My employer reduced my vacation to two weeks from three. Is this legal?

It is likely that a unilateral reduction of vacation time from three to two weeks would amount to constructive dismissal.
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Media companies win court injunction against sports-streaming pirates

Media companies win court injunction against sports-streaming pirates

OTTAWA — Major broadcasters have won a court injunction to prevent internet pirates from illegally streaming live sports events to online viewers.
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B.C.'s inflation rate ticks down in June

B.C.'s inflation rate ticks down in June

Province’s annual inflation rate hit 2.6% in June, says StatCan
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CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in June down 9% from May

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts in June down 9% from May

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in June fell nine per cent compared with May.
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How B.C. is building its brand in bespoke electric vehicles

How B.C. is building its brand in bespoke electric vehicles

The province’s nascent EV industry is benefiting from opportunities south of the border as global demand rises.
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