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Ottawa rolls out voluntary code of conduct for AI as 'fear' persists over its use

Ottawa rolls out voluntary code of conduct for AI as 'fear' persists over its use

MONTREAL — Some big players in Canada's technology sector have signed on to a voluntary code of conduct for generative AI announced by the federal government Wednesday as anxiety persists over its proliferation and pace of development.
BlueShore Financial hires Ian Thomas as CEO

BlueShore Financial hires Ian Thomas as CEO

Thomas replaces Chris Catliff, who retires this week after nearly 24 years at the helm
Forestry contractors on helicopter that crashed, killing 2 near Prince George, B.C.

Forestry contractors on helicopter that crashed, killing 2 near Prince George, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Forest products firm Canfor says hired contractors on their way to conduct field survey work for the company were on board a helicopter that crashed outside Prince George, B.C., killing two and injuring four.
B.C.-India business trips delayed amid ongoing national diplomatic dispute

B.C.-India business trips delayed amid ongoing national diplomatic dispute

B.C. business leaders say trade activity continues but India’s suspension of visa-processing services for Canadians has frustrated in-person relationship building
Canadian pot companies cheer as Senate committee advances cannabis finance reforms

Canadian pot companies cheer as Senate committee advances cannabis finance reforms

WASHINGTON — Canadian cannabis companies and their investors cheered a Senate committee's decision Wednesday to push forward with measures designed to ease federal financing restrictions on their U.S. counterparts.
B.C.’s fastest-growing companies seeing sales soar between 2018 and 2022

B.C.’s fastest-growing companies seeing sales soar between 2018 and 2022

Acquisitions, commodity prices and pandemic peculiarities all helped businesses grow their revenue
Resource Municipalities Coalition to dissolve by the end of December

Resource Municipalities Coalition to dissolve by the end of December

Originally established in 2014, the initiative will come to an end on December 31, 2023. The Northern Rockies has been a long-time partner of the coalition.
Hundreds of Metro Vancouver Rogers workers could strike in October

Hundreds of Metro Vancouver Rogers workers could strike in October

Workers want job security after Rogers reportedly laid off employees following its merger with Shaw
B.C. lawsuit targets drugmakers, retailers for selling ineffective cold medicine

B.C. lawsuit targets drugmakers, retailers for selling ineffective cold medicine

Shopper in potential class-action lawsuit claims he was misled into spending money on phenylephrine products.
B.C. must consult First Nations in mineral claims staking: court

B.C. must consult First Nations in mineral claims staking: court

No injunction granted, but ruling appears to be a win for First Nations