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B.C. facing uptick in unauthorized midwifery claims, says regulator

B.C. facing uptick in unauthorized midwifery claims, says regulator

The BC College of Nurses and Midwives says it has received 13 reports in the past 18 months of incidents involving unauthorized midwifery practitioners and/or unauthorized use of title.
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B.C. NDP snap 2020 election not unconstitutional, court rules

B.C. NDP snap 2020 election not unconstitutional, court rules

John Horgan's snap 2020 election call didn't violate law, B.C.'s Court of Appeal has ruled.
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B.C., Newfoundland agree to share details on growing hydrogen sectors

B.C., Newfoundland agree to share details on growing hydrogen sectors

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The premiers of British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to share information on developing the hydrogen energy sector in both provinces in a bid to become more efficient.
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WeWork seeking to exit some Canadian locations as part of bankruptcy filings

WeWork seeking to exit some Canadian locations as part of bankruptcy filings

TORONTO — WeWork Inc. is seeking an early exit of several Canadian leases as part of bankruptcy proceedings for the once high-flying office sharing company.
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Paulina Cameron: New DEI Index to help close the funding gap for women in business

Paulina Cameron: New DEI Index to help close the funding gap for women in business

Launched by The Forum with broad stakeholder support, the index aims to accelerate financial inclusion and access
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BCUC approves Senakw district energy plant

BCUC approves Senakw district energy plant

System expected to be in service by February 2025; seven residential towers are scheduled to be occupied between 2025 and 2027.
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Statistics Canada reports $2B merchandise trade surplus for September

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus more than doubled in September as higher oil prices helped boost energy exports.
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Rob Shaw: Provincial law aims to make it easier for municipalities to clear homeless encampments

Rob Shaw: Provincial law aims to make it easier for municipalities to clear homeless encampments

A clearer definition of adequate space will help inform courts when they weigh whether to agree with cities to close encampments
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'Doesn't make sense': Business leaders say halted trade talks harm India and Canada

'Doesn't make sense': Business leaders say halted trade talks harm India and Canada

MONTREAL — Business leaders continue to grapple with fallout from the rift between the Canadian and Indian governments, saying the suspension of free trade talks helps no one.
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DVBA hopes new gift card will inject more dollars into downtown

DVBA hopes new gift card will inject more dollars into downtown

About 100 businesses have already registered with the program and more are expected to join. Thousands of dollars in gift cards will be given away through contests.
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