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New immigrants without wealth 'avoiding' Vancouver

New immigrants without wealth 'avoiding' Vancouver

A lack of affordability ‘deflects’ immigration, while Alberta policies attempt to draw it
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Severe cold could hurt B.C. wine sector as much as heat and forest fires

Severe cold could hurt B.C. wine sector as much as heat and forest fires

December 2022's deep chill has killed vines and significantly reduced grape growth.
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Maritime cargo concerns rise as ILWU Canada issues 72-hour strike notice

Maritime cargo concerns rise as ILWU Canada issues 72-hour strike notice

B.C. longshore workers set to walk off the job on Canada Day to back contract demands
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Clean-tech companies in B.C. get $100M government boost

Clean-tech companies in B.C. get $100M government boost

Funding announced as part of regional resource and energy collaboration framework
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B.C. stuck on the sidelines as field expands for 2030 Winter Olympics bid prospects

B.C. stuck on the sidelines as field expands for 2030 Winter Olympics bid prospects

The Canadian Olympic Committee remains open to the possibility of discussing another Games in B.C.
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MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

Researchers surveyed more than 13,000 people earlier this year
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Canadian clothing and footwear pricing below 2002 levels

Canadian clothing and footwear pricing below 2002 levels

Retail category rose in price 0.7 per cent in past year, far below the 3.4 per cent overall inflation rate
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Postmedia in merger talks with Toronto Star owner Nordstar

Postmedia in merger talks with Toronto Star owner Nordstar

TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. said Tuesday that it's in talks to merge with Nordstar Capital LP, the owner of Metroland Media Group and the Toronto Star.
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B.C. maritime employers, ILWU bargaining committees still talking

B.C. maritime employers, ILWU bargaining committees still talking

Both sides in port worker contract negotiations have been eligible to issue 72-hour strike, lockout notice since June 21
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Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

OTTAWA — Canada's new national climate adaptation strategy will tie future federal infrastructure transfers to the provinces to projects that incorporate adaptation efforts starting next year.
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