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B.C. union told 19-year-old film caterer he was too young

B.C. union told 19-year-old film caterer he was too young

Justin Tambour alleged Teamsters Local Union No. 155 denied him entry into B.C.'s catering workforce in the film industry because he was too young.
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Okanagan vineyard crop damage from January cold likely ‘catastrophic’

Okanagan vineyard crop damage from January cold likely ‘catastrophic’

“We’ll wait for the report, but its going to be catastrophic. I daresay we may have lost most of the crop.”
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NDP keeps healthy lead on BC United, but Conservatives show huge 2023 donation boost

NDP keeps healthy lead on BC United, but Conservatives show huge 2023 donation boost

John Rustad and the Conservatives saw a surge in donations in the fourth quarter of 2023 when compared to the previous year.
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Richmond contractor sues for $1M in unpaid work at Surrey Pink Palace

Richmond contractor sues for $1M in unpaid work at Surrey Pink Palace

The iconic filming location was formerly known as the Pacific Inn Hotel.
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College instructors group calls on B.C. minister to resign for criticizing pro-Hamas teacher

College instructors group calls on B.C. minister to resign for criticizing pro-Hamas teacher

The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC says it stands with a Langara College committee's assessment that calling the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack against civilians "brilliant" and "amazing" — as one instructor did — is not hate speech.
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Amer Sports IPO puts US$1B-plus value on Vancouver's Chip Wilson's stake

Amer Sports IPO puts US$1B-plus value on Vancouver's Chip Wilson's stake

Billionaire Lululemon founder bought 20.65-per-cent stake in Amer Sports in 2018
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Graduates entering weak markets face long-term effects, lower earnings: TD Economics

Graduates entering weak markets face long-term effects, lower earnings: TD Economics

TORONTO — Recent graduates entering the job market during high unemployment may see a lasting affect their earnings, especially for younger and inexperienced workers, according to a new report -- but work-integrated learning program could improve job
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Access restored at Port of Vancouver after blockade by protesters for Gaza

Access restored at Port of Vancouver after blockade by protesters for Gaza

VANCOUVER — Access to the Port of Vancouver has been restored after dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners set up blockades at two entry points this morning.
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Do British Columbians oppose minimum wage hike for delivery drivers?

Do British Columbians oppose minimum wage hike for delivery drivers?

Pollara survey finds 46 per cent oppose B.C.'s slated $20.10 minimum wage for delivery drivers
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B.C. launches review of province's Labour Relations Code with panel appointment

B.C. launches review of province's Labour Relations Code with panel appointment

VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of its Labour Relations Code and has appointed a three-member panel to recommend possible amendments.
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