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B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

B.C. Supreme Court confirms class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark over flushable wipes

Manufacturer said its recalled products failed to meet its "high-quality standards" and could contain the bacterium Pluralibacter gergoviae.
Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Sparse, inadequate funding is driving a burnout crisis among staff at women's shelters and transition homes across the country, says a report released Thursday by a national non-profit.
Woodfibre LNG floatel to come before Squamish council

Woodfibre LNG floatel to come before Squamish council

Council will schedule a public hearing and decision date after initial meeting regarding temporary use permit for worker accommodation
B.C. Transit's electric-bus deal short circuits

B.C. Transit's electric-bus deal short circuits

The Crown corporation couldn’t make deal with with company that bought original vendor, which went bankrupt.
Soaring Vancouver hotel prices underpin need for new development

Soaring Vancouver hotel prices underpin need for new development

Tourist visits are increasing by more than 20 per cent year-over-year in recent months
B.C.’s net-zero, multibillion-dollar engineering challenge

B.C.’s net-zero, multibillion-dollar engineering challenge

Significant infrastructure planning and investment will be required to power the province’s ambitious energy-transition and electrification plans
Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade surplus of $496 million in January as imports fell to their lowest level since February 2022.
Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Rob Shaw: Ousted minister blasts NDP for 'double standard' on antisemitism

Selina Robinson cites 'hurt' and 'broken heart' in leaving NDP caucus over antisemitism concerns
Big data drives operating efficiencies as properties automate controls

Big data drives operating efficiencies as properties automate controls

Millions of datapoints feed into greener, cleaner buildings
Kelowna using robots, drones to help orchards with crop management

Kelowna using robots, drones to help orchards with crop management

Orchards get a high-tech makeover as pilot project ushers in precision farming