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Bill creating new oversight body to track reconciliation efforts poised to become law

Bill creating new oversight body to track reconciliation efforts poised to become law

OTTAWA — Legislation to create a new oversight body tracking Canada's reconciliation efforts has passed a final vote in Parliament. The House of Commons unanimously agreed to adopt a final version of the bill as amended by the Senate.
Vancouver mayor non-committal on public viewing sites for Canucks' playoff run

Vancouver mayor non-committal on public viewing sites for Canucks' playoff run

Mayor Ken Sim: "Personally, I would love to throw a party right now, but we have to be responsible."
Why do Gen Z workers say they are ambitious, but not focused on career progression?

Why do Gen Z workers say they are ambitious, but not focused on career progression?

How do you engage, retain and reward workers who aren’t looking to move up the ladder?
Electricity imports from U.S. topped exports in February amid drought: StatCan

Electricity imports from U.S. topped exports in February amid drought: StatCan

For the first time in eight years, Canada imported more electricity from the U.S. than it exported amid prolonged dry conditions that have reduced hydroelectric power generation. Statistics Canada says electricity generation in Canada totalled 53.
Baldrey: The 'proverbial gamechangers' of B.C.'s drug decriminalization experiment

Baldrey: The 'proverbial gamechangers' of B.C.'s drug decriminalization experiment

Support for initiative has rapidly dissipated within government ranks, columnist Keith Baldrey explains.
International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September

International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September

OTTAWA — International students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Monday.
B.C. forestry company Teal Jones battling bankruptcy

B.C. forestry company Teal Jones battling bankruptcy

Low lumber prices, inflation, interest rates puts Surrey company in the red
Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey

Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey

TORONTO — The majority of Canadians aspiring to buy a home say they will push their plans to next year or later to wait for interest rates to drop, a new survey shows.
BIV celebrates 35 years of chronicling business in B.C.

BIV celebrates 35 years of chronicling business in B.C.

With innovative awards programs, pioneering magazines and popular columnists, BIV has influenced business, and highlighted exceptional and diverse business leadership
WorkSafeBC reports downward trend in work deaths, but 175 lives still lost in 2023

WorkSafeBC reports downward trend in work deaths, but 175 lives still lost in 2023

Occupational disease remains leading cause of work-related deaths in B.C.