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Unifor alleges Amazon ramped up hiring at B.C. warehouse ahead of union vote

Unifor alleges Amazon ramped up hiring at B.C. warehouse ahead of union vote

Unifor has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Amazon amid a vote by workers at a Delta, B.C., warehouse over whether they want to join the union.
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Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government is tripling a program that offers free air conditioners to people with low incomes as forecasters say the province should prepare for hotter-than-normal temperatures in June.
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Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

UBC gets $140 million for science hub tasked with developing vaccines, drugs for health emergencies.
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Feeling overlooked at work? Here are seven ways to make your voice heard

Feeling overlooked at work? Here are seven ways to make your voice heard

When it comes to influencing others and shaping your career, your voice is one of your most powerful instruments
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UBCO wildfire symposium hosts experts searching for innovative wildfire solutions

UBCO wildfire symposium hosts experts searching for innovative wildfire solutions

Wildfires will be the hot topic at a UBCO symposium next week. The three-day conference will feature some of the leading wildfire experts , including Dr. Paul Hessburg with the U.S.
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Major sporting events a prime target for cybercriminals, federal centre warns

Major sporting events a prime target for cybercriminals, federal centre warns

OTTAWA — The coming Paris Olympics and other major sporting events are tempting targets for cybercriminals and hacktivists looking to fatten their wallets, promote causes or pilfer secrets, federal security officials warn.
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Hitachi Rail to add 1,000 Canadian employees as Thales deal closes

Hitachi Rail to add 1,000 Canadian employees as Thales deal closes

TORONTO — Hitachi Rail says it is adding around 1,000 employees in Canada through its $2.5-billion acquisition of Thales' Ground Transportation Systems.
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Rob Shaw: Do the BC Conservatives have a vetting problem or a judgment problem?

Rob Shaw: Do the BC Conservatives have a vetting problem or a judgment problem?

BC Conservatives under the microscope after candidate's controversial exit
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WorkSafeBC report details arborist's death in North Vancouver park

WorkSafeBC report details arborist's death in North Vancouver park

The man who was killed while topping a 40-metre tree lacked training and certification to provincial standards, according to a WorkSafeBC investigation
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Editorial: Centre-right fiddles as Eby nears a victory

Editorial: Centre-right fiddles as Eby nears a victory

The lesson from the Reform and Wild Rose experiments is that only a beating at the polls will bring about a merger.
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