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Refinery in Burnaby, B.C., to resume operations after seven-week stoppage

Refinery in Burnaby, B.C., to resume operations after seven-week stoppage

BURNABY, B.C. — The Parkland fuel refinery in Metro Vancouver is set to resume operations Sunday, seven weeks after an "unplanned issue" forced it to shut down.
Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

The premier said although none of the cases relayed to him by the Jewish groups have been reported to the province, he knows from personal experience as a human rights lawyer that people may be "incredibly scared" to come forward.
Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Roxy Cabaret sues developer Bonnis Properties for forced closure in 2022

Construction next door caused damage to the Roxy Cabaret's building, forcing nightclub to close for six weeks
BC Hydro to blame for laneway home permit delays: Burnaby mayor

BC Hydro to blame for laneway home permit delays: Burnaby mayor

Mayor Mike Hurley says most of the city's laneway housing applications are stalled in the BC Hydro design review stage.
Is the B.C. hot pot market too saturated for Haidilao chain's expansion?

Is the B.C. hot pot market too saturated for Haidilao chain's expansion?

Haidilao Canada says franchising options, which have recently opened in China, are not available in Canada at the moment
Petition against LNG facility expansion handed to Richmond MLA

Petition against LNG facility expansion handed to Richmond MLA

Richmond-Steveston MLA Kelly Greene presented the petition to B.C. Legislature on March 7.
Port of Vancouver set for record cruise season in 2024

Port of Vancouver set for record cruise season in 2024

This year's expected 1.27 million passengers is about 20,000 more than last year
Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

VICTORIA — Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to the record low snowpack, but the risk of declining stream flows and drought conditions this summer still remains, says a top River Forecast Centre official.
Vancouver International Airport switching advertising agencies

Vancouver International Airport switching advertising agencies

New pact set to include a digital renewal with more dynamic, rather than static, displays
Fear of losing flexibility has women less likely to change jobs, survey shows

Fear of losing flexibility has women less likely to change jobs, survey shows

The primary factor women cited for not seeking a new employer is fear of losing their current level of flexibility, with 44 per cent citing it as their top concern, compared to 30 per cent of men