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Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

The three unions say the summit is an “unprecedented” effort to chart out a future for B.C.’s forestry industry
A bad manager affects the bottom line. Why do we have so many of them?

A bad manager affects the bottom line. Why do we have so many of them?

Post-pandemic, there has been a rise in the number of new managers, many of whom are not able to juggle the realities of their new role, expert says.
Old growth forests still being logged for pellets, conservation advocates say

Old growth forests still being logged for pellets, conservation advocates say

Conservation North and the Bulkley Valley Stewardship Coalition say UK-based Drax Group is still sourcing logs from old growth forests in BC.
Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

The United States and Canada have agreed to launch a joint probe into a long-running cross-border dispute involving pollution from coal mines in British Columbia flowing into American waters.
Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

SURREY, B.C. — A new critical care tower will be built at the current hospital site in Surrey, B.C., to take pressure off the overcrowded emergency room and add capacity for specialized care, Premier David Eby says.
United business front: Surrey, White Rock chambers to merge

United business front: Surrey, White Rock chambers to merge

Surrey Board of Trade merging with South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce
Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages

Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages

VANCOUVER — Extreme cold near the start of this year in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has led to a damage bill that the Insurance Bureau of Canada says is more than $180 million.
More than half of Canadians lie about their salary — here’s why

More than half of Canadians lie about their salary — here’s why

Workplace mental health expert, Dr. Bill Howatt, says lying is common, but why people lie isn't always simple.
Ministry clarifies oil and gas tenure award to Blueberry River First Nations

Ministry clarifies oil and gas tenure award to Blueberry River First Nations

Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation representatives met with directors at the Peace River Regional District to clarify an upcoming petroleum and natural gas tenure award to Blueberry River First Nations.