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B.C. aquaculture industry urges 'balanced' approach to fish farms

B.C. aquaculture industry urges 'balanced' approach to fish farms

Wholesale shut-down of open-net salmon farms would take supply chain with it
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B.C. lobby group launches to advocate moderate alcohol-drinking

B.C. lobby group launches to advocate moderate alcohol-drinking

Founder says inspiration for group was the 'dangerous' proposed guidelines that could reduce public faith in government advice.
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Japan’s aging population offers unique trade opportunities for B.C. businesses: expert

Japan’s aging population offers unique trade opportunities for B.C. businesses: expert

Vancouver conference outlines ways Canadian government and businesses can deepen relationship with Japan
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U.S. Commerce erred on softwood lumber duties: NAFTA Panel

U.S. Commerce erred on softwood lumber duties: NAFTA Panel

NAFTA Panel agrees with Canada, says elements of duties inconsistent with U.S. law
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B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

Unemployment rose to 5.4 per cent last month: StatCan
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First Nation partners in deal to create compost and natural gas at former mine site

First Nation partners in deal to create compost and natural gas at former mine site

Westbank First Nation is a partner in the project with Brenda Renewables, a Lower Mainland-based company.
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Ministry slams Surrey mayor for lack of leadership in police transition

Ministry slams Surrey mayor for lack of leadership in police transition

A leaked letter outlines examples of lack of action and statements of misinformation by Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and city council.
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Surrey Police Service hires province’s former top policing bureaucrat to aid transition

Surrey Police Service hires province’s former top policing bureaucrat to aid transition

Wayne Rideout spent more than six years in the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and recently oversaw policing in the province
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Grocers to offer discounts, price freezes on food, but Champagne offers little detail

Grocers to offer discounts, price freezes on food, but Champagne offers little detail

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says grocers will offer discounts, price freezes and price matching as an initial step to stabilize grocery prices.
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Soaring Vancouver hotel prices could fuel new development

Soaring Vancouver hotel prices could fuel new development

International report projects an 8.9% increase in Vancouver hotel rates next year
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