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Rob Shaw: Departure of B.C.’s chief coroner offers NDP opportunity to neuter future critics

Rob Shaw: Departure of B.C.’s chief coroner offers NDP opportunity to neuter future critics

Lisa Lapointe is set to retire early next year, paving the way for the province to weaken the office
Committee says B.C., other public pensions should avoid Chinese human rights abusers

Committee says B.C., other public pensions should avoid Chinese human rights abusers

Hong Kong Watch singled out BCI in 2021 for investing in surveillance camera company Hangzhou Hikvision
Rogers Sugar strike at impasse, company says as it pauses talks with union

Rogers Sugar strike at impasse, company says as it pauses talks with union

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says it is pausing negotiations after the union representing striking workers at its Vancouver refinery rejected the company's latest offer. Workers at the refinery have been on strike since Sept.
B.C. stockbrokers allegedly failed in their 'gatekeeper' responsibilities

B.C. stockbrokers allegedly failed in their 'gatekeeper' responsibilities

B.C. stockbrokers face hearing for allegedly failing to see red flags in their clients' penny stock transactions
Law firm investigates class action suit amid deadly cantaloupe outbreak

Law firm investigates class action suit amid deadly cantaloupe outbreak

At least five Canadians have died in an ongoing outbreak of salmonella poisoning connected to tainted cantaloupes.
B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul's Hospital

B.C. approves health research centre construction at new St. Paul's Hospital

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial government is going ahead with the construction of a $638-million "state-of-the-art" research centre at the new St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.
Tim Hortons, Telus and Esso reinstate support for Hockey Canada following scandal

Tim Hortons, Telus and Esso reinstate support for Hockey Canada following scandal

TORONTO — A trio of sponsors are backing Hockey Canada once more, after pulling support for the organization when it was embroiled in scandal last year. Fast food chain Tim Hortons, telecommunications firm Telus Corp.
Amazon delivery drivers accused of stealing packages in Metro Vancouver

Amazon delivery drivers accused of stealing packages in Metro Vancouver

BURNABY, B.C. — Three delivery truck drivers in Metro Vancouver are facing possible charges for allegedly stealing packages and trying to sell the contents online.
British Columbians increasingly willing to pay for private health care, says poll

British Columbians increasingly willing to pay for private health care, says poll

Younger British Columbians more willing to pay out of pocket, according to Research Co. survey
UVic job posting for Black candidates only draws backlash

UVic job posting for Black candidates only draws backlash

The posting is for a full-time assistant professor in the university’s school of music