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B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

More than 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government.
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Les Leyne: What's behind B.C. Ferries' crew shortage

Les Leyne: What's behind B.C. Ferries' crew shortage

Labour shortages prompt a significant increase in cancelled sailings “to a point where reliability of service has noticeable deteriorated”
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Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

The city's measure for affordability hit a nation-wide record: RBC
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Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

Canada's federal minimum wage to surpass B.C.'s as of April 1

B.C. government reviewing whether it will peg its minimum wage to inflation, as like the federal government, via legislation
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Hit TV series 'The Last of Us' to film Season 2 in Vancouver, B.C., mayor says

Hit TV series 'The Last of Us' to film Season 2 in Vancouver, B.C., mayor says

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he would be excited to see a "blown up," post-apocalyptic version of city hall after announcing that the hit HBO TV series "The Last of Us" will film Season 2 in "Hollywood North," moving from Alberta.
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Former premier John Horgan officially resigns B.C. seat of Langford-Juan de Fuca

Former premier John Horgan officially resigns B.C. seat of Langford-Juan de Fuca

VICTORIA — Former premier John Horgan has officially resigned his Victoria-area seat in the British Columbia legislature.
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Massive sale: Fly from Vancouver to cities across North America starting at $13

Massive sale: Fly from Vancouver to cities across North America starting at $13

Tickets from Las Vegas to Vancouver for as little as $47.84, too!
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Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen
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BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Commission has announced its preliminary decision on ferry fare increases that if finalized would be up to a maximum of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.
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Help wanted: Richmond ice cream shop offering $500,000 for new manager

Help wanted: Richmond ice cream shop offering $500,000 for new manager

Mr. Gold’s Gelato is also looking to hire a marketing and sales manager for $200,000 a year.
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