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Local food systems need to prioritize job quality alongside ethical food production

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Rob Shaw: SOGI, Bonnie Henry in the crosshairs of newly minted BC Conservative MLA Sturko

Rob Shaw: SOGI, Bonnie Henry in the crosshairs of newly minted BC Conservative MLA Sturko

Former BC United politician wastes no time challenging previous party positions after crossing the floor Monday
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Text of the Bank of Canada's decision to cut its key interest rate target

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate target by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday. Here is the text of the central bank's decision: The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4.
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Data Points: B.C.’s record immigration masks largest net outflow in decades

Data Points: B.C.’s record immigration masks largest net outflow in decades

Vancouver CMA sees highest net loss to interprovincial migration in more than 20 years
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'Rebuilding a plane while it’s still flying': UVic supercomputer to get $16.4M overhaul

'Rebuilding a plane while it’s still flying': UVic supercomputer to get $16.4M overhaul

UVic’s Arbutus computer network has about three million users.
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Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords

Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords

OTTAWA — The privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia have launched an investigation into a Victoria-based company that performs background checks on tenants and others.
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Vancouver natural gas leads North American cities in toxic benzene

Vancouver natural gas leads North American cities in toxic benzene

Long-term exposure to benzene has been found to cause blood cancers like leukemia.
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Border strike will start Friday afternoon if mediation fails: union

Border strike will start Friday afternoon if mediation fails: union

OTTAWA — The union representing thousands of Canadian border workers says they will begin job action Friday afternoon if no deal is reached by then.
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Flair Airlines CEO to retire from low-cost carrier this summer

Flair Airlines CEO to retire from low-cost carrier this summer

Flair Airlines chief executive Stephen Jones will be stepping down this summer after nearly four years at the helm of the discount carrier.
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Collaboration key as network of Victoria buildings leads B.C. in sustainability push

Collaboration key as network of Victoria buildings leads B.C. in sustainability push

More than 40 buildings in Greater Victoria promise to cut emissions in half by 2030
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