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B.C. post-secondary institutions facing millions in losses over student permit caps

B.C. post-secondary institutions facing millions in losses over student permit caps

U.S. policies could push students north, but restrictions are limiting growth potential.
Fewer federal bureaucrats express confidence in their bosses, survey suggests

Fewer federal bureaucrats express confidence in their bosses, survey suggests

OTTAWA — Confidence federal public servants have in their senior managers has fallen in recent years, a new survey suggests.
The Canucks’ job postings are breaking the law

The Canucks’ job postings are breaking the law

The Vancouver Canucks' job postings on their recruitment site do not comply with B.C.'s Pay Transparency Act.
New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of late B.C. premier John Horgan

New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of late B.C. premier John Horgan

LANGFORD — Ellie Horgan choked back tears as Royal Roads University named its new campus after her late husband, John Horgan, honouring the former B.C. premier in the Vancouver Island community of Langford where he lived.
B.C. leading Canada on methane reduction, says analysis

B.C. leading Canada on methane reduction, says analysis

B.C. met its 2025 methane reduction target in the oil and gas industry two years ahead of schedule, a sign that could boost the province's global competitiveness, finds report.
VIU proposes program cuts in an effort to balance budget

VIU proposes program cuts in an effort to balance budget

The proposed changes would see six programs suspended and 13 cancelled entirely.
Lack of mentorship, inadequate training among challenges for new workers: survey

Lack of mentorship, inadequate training among challenges for new workers: survey

There's a rush of excitement, but also nerves, that come with starting out in one of your first "real-world" jobs.
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they can be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law.
B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

The changes come after both the Canadian Medical Association and Doctors of BC advocated for sick note requirements to be eliminated last year.
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

The warning is particularly targeted to academics who identify as transgender or "whose research could be seen as being at odds with the position of the current U.S. administration."