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B.C.'s life sciences labour gap set for 11-fold increase, says report

B.C.'s life sciences labour gap set for 11-fold increase, says report

The sector’s talent gap is projected to grow from 500 to 5,500 people by 2027
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Burnaby mayor dumbfounded Parkland Refinery not regulated by BC Energy Regulator

Burnaby mayor dumbfounded Parkland Refinery not regulated by BC Energy Regulator

'There is not one umbrella regulator that they fall under.' City of Burnaby CAO Leon Gous told Burnaby city council Monday that Parkland's Burnaby refinery is not regulated by the BC Energy Regulator.
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From smooth ride to wild slide: Inside the SkyTrain escalator pile-up

From smooth ride to wild slide: Inside the SkyTrain escalator pile-up

Regulator blames oil-starved, misaligned part on Granville SkyTrain station accident that injured three last year.
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Ottawa considers changes to clean-electricity rules after consultations

Ottawa considers changes to clean-electricity rules after consultations

Ottawa is considering alterations to its proposed clean-electricity regulations after consultations with industry, opening the door to more flexibility for individual power generators.
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Opinion: Uncertainty and complexity are the hallmarks our tax system today

Opinion: Uncertainty and complexity are the hallmarks our tax system today

Recent tax changes underlie just how complex the tax system has become
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Trucking firm involved in multiple B.C. overpass strikes loses licence to operate

Trucking firm involved in multiple B.C. overpass strikes loses licence to operate

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has cancelled the operating licence of the trucking company involved in six highway overpass strikes since 2021, but the firm says it plans to challenge the province's decision.
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B.C. lifts fee on beneficial land ownership data

B.C. lifts fee on beneficial land ownership data

Dropping $5.25 search fee should expand access for groups seeking to conduct due diligence and anti-money laundering investigations in the B.C. housing sector, advocates argue.
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Business owners oppose City of Vancouver proposal for Davie Street

Business owners oppose City of Vancouver proposal for Davie Street

Online survey asks residents if they support widening sidewalks, removing parking spots
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B.C. rental crisis deepens as Vancouver rents soar, vacancies plummet

B.C. rental crisis deepens as Vancouver rents soar, vacancies plummet

Population boom and strong job market fuel demand, leaving tenants struggling as supply fails to keep pace
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"Seismic shift" ahead as new real estate investment cycle takes shape

"Seismic shift" ahead as new real estate investment cycle takes shape

Pending sale of 402 Dunsmuir/401 West Georgia reflects international interest
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