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FDA approves B.C. company's cancer diagnostic device

FDA approves B.C. company's cancer diagnostic device

Vancouver's Stemcell developed device to improve detection, treatment of plasma cell cancer.
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With completion in sight, what's next for the Trans Mountain pipeline project?

With completion in sight, what's next for the Trans Mountain pipeline project?

CALGARY — After more than four years of construction and at least $34 billion in costs, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is nearly complete.
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B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

Gina Takhar voluntarily surrendered her license in August 2020 but BCFSA pursued cancellation of the licence, plus a penalty.
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North Vancouver councillor calls for audit of sewage plant budget hike

North Vancouver councillor calls for audit of sewage plant budget hike

DNV Coun. Catherine Pope says the projected costs for the project, now pegged at $3.86 billion, are 'unacceptable' for North Shore taxpayers
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Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Study says women well represented in commercial real estate. Insiders disagree

Women account for nearly half of the workforce in Canadian commercial real estate firms.
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'Air-to-marine': YVR floats idea of cargo-laden barges

'Air-to-marine': YVR floats idea of cargo-laden barges

Province announced $800,000 for sustainability projects at airport
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B.C. eateries, pubs seeing steepest sales drops among provinces

B.C. eateries, pubs seeing steepest sales drops among provinces

Sales declines in January were evident on year-over-year and month-over month bases.
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Parkland Refinery pays City of Burnaby $32K for emergency response in January

Parkland Refinery pays City of Burnaby $32K for emergency response in January

Burnaby billed the Parkland Refinery for a fire-department response in January, when a malfunction sent a plume of foul-smelling emissions across parts of Metro Vancouver. The refinery paid the $31,872.30 invoice last month.
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Black Press closes sale of company; emerges from creditor protection

Black Press closes sale of company; emerges from creditor protection

SURREY, B.C. — Black Press Ltd., the owner of dozens of community newspapers across Western Canada, says it has emerged from creditor protection following the restructuring and sale of the company. The Surrey, B.C.
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Activity is not productivity. It’s time to try a slower, more sensible approach at work

Activity is not productivity. It’s time to try a slower, more sensible approach at work

Georgetown University computer science professor Cal Newport asks us to reject busyness, viewing it as an obstacle to producing results that matter rather than a badge of pride
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