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B.C. looks at broader recognition of workplace trauma

B.C. looks at broader recognition of workplace trauma

“If you don’t have the presumption for mental health [injuries], it’s very difficult to prove it is work-related," said Labour Minister Harry Bains
B.C. nurses ratify new three-year collective agreement

B.C. nurses ratify new three-year collective agreement

VICTORIA — Nurses in British Columbia have ratified a new three-year collective agreement covering about 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in the province.
B.C. Securities Commission to bypass hearing panels for minor violations

B.C. Securities Commission to bypass hearing panels for minor violations

Those who work in the public securities industry in B.C. will face fines from the B.C. Securities Commission without first going to a hearing panel.
Burnaby senior loses more than $7.5M in 'elaborate' scam

Burnaby senior loses more than $7.5M in 'elaborate' scam

Burnaby RCMP say the case is one of the largest personal scams the detachment has ever investigated.
Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Secondary students in Grades 10-12 will still receive traditional marks. Grade 8 and 9 students will be assessed on a provincial 'proficiency scale'
Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

OTTAWA — A new federal law will require digital platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. The Liberals' Online Streaming Act passed its final vote in the Senate Thursday and received royal assent.
Bowen Island RCMP Stats - March 2023

Bowen Island RCMP Stats - March 2023

Island incidents from the month of March, along with some advice on dealing with confusion in the ferry lineup
BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

Announcement follows sudden and major overhaul of board members last summer
Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending the dispute could come with political repercussions.
BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

The hospital is asking children who are showing symptoms of illness to refrain from attending non-emergency clinic appointments as they can be re-booked.