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B.C. mill worker granted human rights hearing after toxic gassing

B.C. mill worker granted human rights hearing after toxic gassing

BC Human Rights Tribunal hearing to come after worker fired in wake of toxic gas exposures that sent dozens of workers to first aid stations and several more to hospital.
Odds of another rate hike have fallen, BoC governing council agreed as it held rate

Odds of another rate hike have fallen, BoC governing council agreed as it held rate

OTTAWA — The odds of another rate hike have decreased, the Bank of Canada's governing council agreed during its discussions ahead of its most recent interest rate decision.
Why artificial intelligence is the 2023 newsmaker of the year

Why artificial intelligence is the 2023 newsmaker of the year

Technology launched an investing mania while spurring labour unrest and government regulation
CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

CRA has fired 185 employees for 'inappropriately' claiming COVID-19 CERB benefits

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency says 185 employees have been fired to date for claiming a federal COVID-19 benefit when they were not eligible for it. That's an increase of 65 since the CRA last updated the public on its review in September.
Vancouver's PacNet to forfeit $10M in assets

Vancouver's PacNet to forfeit $10M in assets

B.C. fintech was implicated in mail and wire fraud in the U.S.
Foreign takeovers by Americans no problem for most Canadians, says poll. Chinese companies, however ...

Foreign takeovers by Americans no problem for most Canadians, says poll. Chinese companies, however ...

Research Co. examines Canadians' sentiments towards trade as the 30th anniversary of NAFTA approaches
Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

OTTAWA — Canada's pace of population growth continues to set records as the country brings in a historic number of temporary residents, largely through international student and temporary foreign worker programs.
Rob Shaw: BC Builds to be an ‘influential entity’ in 2024 as NDP looks for election momentum

Rob Shaw: BC Builds to be an ‘influential entity’ in 2024 as NDP looks for election momentum

Multi-billion-dollar housing construction program so large in scope it has taken the new premier more than a year to get it ready for launch
B.C. bucks inflation trend, increases to 3.2% in November

B.C. bucks inflation trend, increases to 3.2% in November

First time in months that inflation in B.C. has risen rather than cooled.
5 things to know about the housing gap in B.C.'s climate plan

5 things to know about the housing gap in B.C.'s climate plan

B.C. fails to provide enough investment to make green retrofits on mid-sized apartment buildings affordable. The resulting costs mean some residents are choosing to stick with gas.