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The cost of doing business has worsened for nearly nine in 10 B.C. businesses, survey finds

The cost of doing business has worsened for nearly nine in 10 B.C. businesses, survey finds

Talent trumps taxes, capital, red tape as the top issue for business owners, who are struggling with the cost of labour
Airline must pay for B.C. man's delayed baggage, tribunal rules

Airline must pay for B.C. man's delayed baggage, tribunal rules

Bruno Zunic had to board a cruise in Orlando, Florida without his luggage.
Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

In order to ensure new multi-unit housing prioritizes comfort and health, future residents and building owners should know what design choices to advocate for.
Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

"Overwhelming case of fraud, misappropriation, conversion and deceit," said the judge.
Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Experts say cleantech operators will face the same cybersecurity threats as their fossil fuel counterparts and should seize the opportunity to build strong defences into their infrastructure.
Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court

Man accused in Lynn Valley library stabbing spree pleads guilty in court

Yannick Bandaogo, 30, has pleaded guilty to one count of second degree murder and five counts of attempted murder, as well as aggravated assault
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Forecast suggests B.C. residents should brace for high gas prices this week with some areas around Vancouver and Victoria expected to climb past $2 per litre.
Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting

Opinion: Tunstall Bay Community Meeting

Bowen councillor Judith Gedye shares her thoughts on the recent neighbourhood meeting at Tunstall Bay
B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1

B.C.'s minimum wage to be highest among provinces starting June 1

B.C. has the second highest minimum wage in the country as of June 1.
Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one

Kirk LaPointe: The public is calling for an inquiry. Johnston and Trudeau should give us one

Conflicts of interest are about perception, writes Kirk LaPointe