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Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1

Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1

OTTAWA — The federal minimum wage is rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1. The increase from $16.65 reflects the increase in the annual average consumer price index for 2023.
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Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths

Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths

Synagro Technologies is a majority owner in the residual treatment facility at Hartland.
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Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

In 2020, nurse Amy Hamm co-sponsored a Vancouver billboard saying 'I Love JK Rowling.'
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How well is Canada's program for Iranian temporary residents working?

How well is Canada's program for Iranian temporary residents working?

Many people fleeing Iran ended up on the North Shore, but one SFU researcher has doubts about the way the Canadian government has framed it as a humanitarian program
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Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Move over, Tesla — B.C. company rolls out electric semi truck

Startup in Merritt, B.C., plans to build diesel-electric trucks in Terrace.
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BoC expects to cut rates this year, governing council split on timing: deliberations

BoC expects to cut rates this year, governing council split on timing: deliberations

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada expects it will be able to begin cutting interest rates sometime this year, but officials are split on timing.
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Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Climate activist's deportation could have 'chilling effect' on political speech, says lawyer

Zain Haq, co-founder of Vancouver-based group Save Old Growth, is slated to be deported April 22, 2024. His lawyer said he was unfairly targeted by the Canada Border Services Agency.
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B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

B.C. mayor's slideshow pulled due to inclusion of sex act photo

Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson says photos meant to highlight street issues, city staff feared privacy breach.
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B.C. seniors take a stand as provincewide protests decry shrinking pensions

B.C. seniors take a stand as provincewide protests decry shrinking pensions

B.C. seniors challenged by inflation, while minimum wage outpaces pension income.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. employment slows, local home prices hold as market balances

Bryan Yu: B.C. employment slows, local home prices hold as market balances

Pent-up demand may drive B.C. home sales when rates fall
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