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Dearth of skilled workers, funding dents tech adoption by manufacturers: Survey

Dearth of skilled workers, funding dents tech adoption by manufacturers: Survey

MONTREAL — A shortage of skilled workers and funding is hurting manufacturers' ability to take up new technology, according to a new survey.
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'Miracle on the Prairies': Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

'Miracle on the Prairies': Alberta United Conservatives win majority government

Alberta’s United Conservative Party emerged bloodied but still standing in Monday’s bitterly contested provincial election.
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B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

B.C.'s 'dirty dozen' mines called out in new report

As Canada aims to ramp up extraction of critical minerals, a new report calls out several B.C. mines for their environmental records and risky operations.
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BC Hotel Association strikes sustainability partnerships

BC Hotel Association strikes sustainability partnerships

New pacts with Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and Biospere Tourism are expected to benefit members
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YVR passenger volume climbs, remains down 8.7 per cent from 2019

YVR passenger volume climbs, remains down 8.7 per cent from 2019

Drop in non-stop flights to China continues to be a drag on passenger volume
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Vancouver exoskeleton developer lands $10M in Series A funding

Vancouver exoskeleton developer lands $10M in Series A funding

Series A funding round for Human In Motion Robotics led by Korea's Beno Holdings
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Vancouver councillor wants to ban natural gas stoves and fireplaces

Vancouver councillor wants to ban natural gas stoves and fireplaces

Coun. Adriane Carr will put forward the motion on May 31
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StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

Perceived countrywide labour shortage has put pressure on governments to help businesses find workers, including by increasing Canada's immigration targets
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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.
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Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

Oilpatch restarts production that was shut in due to Alberta wildfires

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. said Monday it has resumed production at its operations that were shut in due to the Alberta wildfires.
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